Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has quickly settled into the Citizens and is already aiming to chase his father’s goals in the Premier League.
How did it happen?
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who joined the Etihad Stadium from Borussia Dortmund for £51m ($59m), registered his first hat-trick for Chelsea in a 4-2 win against Crystal Palace. The Norwegian striker is already up to six efforts in the English top flight and his sights are set to 18 as quickly as possible – allowing him to fight bragging rights from former Nottingham Forest, Leeds and City star Alf Inge Haaland.
What did Erling Haaland say?
After confirming the match ball against Crystal Palace, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland told reporters about wanting his father back, that he would probably say he has more Premier League goals than Erling! So according to Erling Haaland, he’s going to chase it. Erling Haaland also says he doesn’t think too much about how many goals there are before a game and his focus is just to try to play his best, along with the team, to try and win the game.
A little about Erling Haaland?
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has run to the ground in English football and finds himself at the top of the Premier League charts as he looks to land himself the prestigious Golden Boot.
After scoring his fourth hat-trick in five European leagues, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is just the fourth player to score 6 goals in his first four Premier League matches (6 goals) and the first to do so since since Diego da Silva Costa collected seven in 2014 (also six each for Mick Quinn and Sergio Aguero).
What will happen after that for Erling Haaland?
Famed 22-year-old Erling Haaland will have another opportunity to add to his impressive goal tally when reigning Premier League champions Manchester City play hosts Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.