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As widely predicted following his explosive exploits in the premier league on his debut season, Erling Haaland has etched his name into the record books by surpassing the record for most goals scored in a single Premier League campaign.
The 22-year-old Norwegian international’s 35th league goal of the season, which he scored in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over West Ham, surpassing the previous record of 34 goals held by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole.
In order to break the previous record for the most goals in a 38-game season, Haaland had already eclipsed Mohamed Salah of Liverpool’s 32 goals during the 2017–18 season.
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Haaland still has five games to add to his already remarkable tally in the current campaign.
In seasons with 22 clubs playing in the top division, Shearer and Cole both achieved their records, allowing them four additional games to play in.
Haaland, in comparison, set his record in just 31 games during his first season playing football in England. Haaland’s outstanding season-long play has been a major contributing reason to Manchester City’s success, as they now hold the first spot in the Premier League standings.
It’s crucial to remember that Shearer and Cole both accomplished their feats during seasons when there were 22 teams playing in the top division, giving them four more games to play in.
Haaland, on the other hand, set his record in his first season of English football after just 31 appearances. Manchester City’s success, as evidenced by their current position atop the Premier League standings, has been greatly influenced by Haaland’s outstanding season-long performance.