Erling Haaland

‘Missing 2022 World Cup Drove Me Mad’ – Haaland

‘Missing 2022 World Cup Drove Me Mad’ – Haaland

Erling Haaland said missing out on the World Cup was an “irritation and motivation” that drove him “a bit mad” after becoming the first player to score 20 Premier League goals before January by netting twice in Manchester City’s 3-1 win against Leeds at Elland Road. The summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, who failed to qualify for Qatar 2022 with Norway, has scored three goals in two games for City since club football resumed following the six-week World Cup shutdown. By scoring his 20th Premier League goal in only his 14th league appearance for City, Haaland has become the fastest…
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Salah Scores Winner As Liverpool Beat Man City

Salah Scores Winner As Liverpool Beat Man City

Liverpool put their recent Premier League struggles behind them to end Manchester City’s unbeaten run in an enthralling and hot-tempered encounter at Anfield, which saw Jurgen Klopp sent off. City, fueled by the goals of Erling Haaland, were in prime condition but Liverpool finally found the form which has deserted them for much of the season to overcome the reigning champions. Haaland, for once, was not on the scoresheet and it was Liverpool’s talisman Mohamed Salah who made the vital contribution, racing on to a clearance from keeper Alisson after Joao Cancelo’s slip to beat Ederson with a composed finish…
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Erling Haaland Is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & More Superstars In One

Erling Haaland Is Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic & More Superstars In One

It may have been a Manchester derby but to Erling Haaland it was just another game and another record broken. His three goals in the 6-3 thrashing of Manchester United at Etihad Stadium ensured he became the first player to net three successive hat-tricks at home in the Premier League. The 22-year-old is so used to scoring - and scoring hat-tricks - that he nonchalantly put his arm around team-mate Phil Foden in their post-match interview and joked they could have a match ball each after the Stockport-born forward also netted three against United. Former United and City goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel…
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