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Erling Haaland Breaks Premier League Record, Becomes Fastest to 50 Goals

Erling Haaland Shatters Premier League Record, Becomes Fastest to 50 Goals

Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s formidable striker, has etched his name in Premier League history with a stunning new record. Since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund, Haaland has been on a relentless goal-scoring spree, and his latest feat further cements his status as a footballing phenomenon.

In a high-octane clash against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Norwegian international reached a milestone previously untouched in the league’s history. He became the fastest player to score 50 Premier League goals, achieving this in fewer games than any other player before him.

Haaland outpaced legends like Andrew Cole (65 games), Alan Shearer (66 games), and Ruud van Nistelrooy (68 games). He even surpassed the records set by prominent Liverpool icons Fernando Torres and Mohamed Salah, who both reached the 50-goal mark in 72 games. Remarkably, at just 23 years old, Haaland has scored against 20 of the 21 teams he has faced in the Premier League, with Brentford being the only exception.

Manchester City’s game against Liverpool also saw the team extend their unbeaten run in the league to 51 games when leading at halftime (W48 D3). Liverpool, showing their resilience, have managed to secure at least a point from each of their last four league games when trailing at the break (W2 D2), including winning their two such fixtures this season.

Haaland’s record-breaking achievement is not just a personal triumph but also a testament to Manchester City’s attacking prowess and strategic gameplay. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on this remarkable striker to see what other records he might break.

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