Tag: Erling Haaland

Haaland Frustrated as City Surrender Lead in Monaco


Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 30, 2025

Erling Haaland scored twice but was furious as Manchester City drew 2-2 with Monaco in the Champions League. Goals from Jordan Teze and Eric Dier, via a late penalty, denied City victory despite their dominance.
Haaland admitted City lacked energy in the second half, accusing his side of taking their foot off the gas. Guardiola’s men were also incensed by the late penalty, drawing parallels with last season’s European collapses that exposed their vulnerability in closing out games.

Haaland Breaks Solskjaer Record with Burnley Brace

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Erling Haaland bagged two goals and an assist in City’s 5-1 win over Burnley, surpassing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the Premier League’s highest-scoring Norwegian. The brace lifted his City tally to 133 goals and 92 in the league, achieved at blistering pace. Haaland has now scored 52 Premier League goals at the Etihad, overtaking Raheem Sterling’s home tally in half the games. Only Sergio Agüero sits above him in City’s home scoring charts, further highlighting the 25-year-old’s record-breaking trajectory in English football.

Haaland Backed to Surpass Shearer’s All-Time Record

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Haaland’s blistering form, with 91 goals in 104 league games and 50 Champions League strikes in record time, has fuelled talk of him becoming the Premier League’s greatest striker. Sheringham believes he could eclipse Alan Shearer’s 260-goal record. Sheringham outlined two decisive factors: Haaland must stay fit and remain at City long-term, potentially tied to Guardiola’s future. Already smashing records, Haaland’s consistency and longevity will define whether he becomes English football’s ultimate marksman.

Guardiola Sets Career-Low Possession Record in Arsenal Draw

Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
September 2025

Manchester City recorded just 32.8% possession in their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, the lowest ever for a Pep Guardiola side in a top-flight league match across his 20-year managerial career. Fatigued by tough games against Manchester United and Napoli, City adopted a more defensive style at the Emirates. Guardiola acknowledged Arsenal were superior, but praised his side’s resilience despite injuries and travel demands, accepting the draw as a fair outcome under the circumstances.

Barcelona Eye Kane as Short-Term Fix Before Haaland Pursuit

Barcelona
September 2025

Barcelona are considering Harry Kane as a stopgap striker once Robert Lewandowski’s deal ends, while laying long-term groundwork for Erling Haaland. The England captain could be prised from Bayern, giving Barca breathing room to raise funds for Haaland’s eventual arrival. Lewandowski is set to leave at 37, forcing Barca to explore immediate firepower. Haaland remains locked to City until 2034, though the Catalans believe that pact can be broken. Signing Kane would steady them competitively while plotting a blockbuster Haaland swoop down the line.

Haaland Smashes Champions League Scoring Record

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Erling Haaland became the fastest player ever to reach 50 Champions League goals, scoring in City’s 2-0 win over Napoli. He hit the landmark in just 49 games, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s previous record of 62 appearances. After Napoli frustrated City despite Giovanni Di Lorenzo’s red card, Haaland finally broke through with a looping header from Phil Foden’s flick. His relentless pace across Salzburg, Dortmund, and City has redefined consistency in Europe, cementing him as a generational force on the biggest stage.

Haaland Double Fires City Past United in Derby

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Erling Haaland struck twice and Phil Foden added the opener as Manchester City brushed aside Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad. Haaland surpassed Didier Drogba in Premier League scoring charts, while Foden netted his first league goal since January to set the tone. Guardiola hailed Haaland as “better than ever” following his 16th goal in 10 games across competitions. Foden’s early strike lifted City, before Haaland’s ruthless finishing sealed the result. With their attack clicking again, City looked far more balanced and dangerous than in recent outings.

Haaland Rallies City Ahead of Derby After Poor Start

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
September 2025

Haaland admitted frustration at City’s poor start, with back-to-back losses to Tottenham and Brighton leaving them 13th. He said the Manchester derby is the “perfect” chance to reset and demanded the team rediscover their winning mentality. Speaking to Viaplay, Haaland urged his teammates to turn anger into fuel and get “our asses going.” He stressed City can’t afford more slip-ups in a competitive league, calling for their “highest level” performance to spark a turnaround.

Haaland scores five as Norway smash Moldova 11-1

Erling Haaland (Norway)
September 2025

Erling Haaland delivered a stunning five-goal masterclass in Norway’s 11-1 demolition of Moldova, further cementing his reputation as one of the game’s most ruthless strikers. He also provided an assist as Norway stayed top of Group I with maximum points. Haaland struck a first-half hat-trick, added two more after the break, and set up Felix Myrhe’s opener. Martin Ødegaard and Rangers’ Thelo Aasgaard, who netted four off the bench, contributed, but it was Haaland’s relentless finishing that defined a one-sided night in Oslo.

Haaland escapes serious injury after freak bus door accident

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
September 2025

Erling Haaland required three stitches after colliding with a bus door while on international duty. The striker posted pictures of the cut under his lip, joking about his “battle scars.” Fortunately, the injury is minor and won’t keep him sidelined. Despite the incident, Haaland remains in strong early-season form, with three Premier League goals in as many matches. Fans of Norway and Manchester City were relieved the injury wasn’t serious, as City hope his scoring form can inspire another title challenge.

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