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In the midst of another remarkable scoring season, the Manchester City striker is chasing success for club and country
Erling Haaland has some unique ways of keeping himself motivated, with the Manchester City striker taking to plunging into an ice bath after landing another Player of the Match award. The Norwegian striker added to his individual trophy collection after bagging a brace for the Blues in their 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
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Erling Haaland joins two Premier League legends in a surprising record after his scoring surge for Manchester City
Despite not yet winning the Ballon d'Or, Erling Haaland has become a truly exceptional player at Manchester City. The Norwegian has even joined two Premier League legends by achieving an impressive record with his goal-scoring prowess.
Bournemouth equalized eight minutes later, when Tyler Adams took advantage of the mistake of Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the 32nd minute, Haaland ran past the Bournemouth keeper and slotted the ball past him into the empty net. The Norwegian’s second goal marked his 13th Premier League goal of the season.
Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has now reached the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with his goalscoring after helping Manchester City to a 3-1 win against Bournemouth with a double at the Etihad.
It was another dramatic weekend in the Premier League as Matchday 10 gave us some intriguing and familiar headlines.