Haaland Makes Premier League History with Record Goal Haul

Erling Haaland has set a new record for goals in a Premier League season. The Manchester City forward achieved the milestone during his team’s match against West Ham United on Wednesday.

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Erling Haaland scored his 35th Premier League goal of the season in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over West Ham United. The goal came in the 70th minute, effectively securing the victory for his team.

The strike breaks the previous record of 34 goals in a single Premier League campaign. That record was jointly held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer, set when the season was 42 matches long.

Haaland has reached this new record of 35 goals in just 31 appearances. His season total in all competitions now stands at 51 goals.

Summary

During a Premier League match on Wednesday, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scored his 35th league goal of the season. This breaks the previous single-season record of 34 goals.

The old record was set by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer during 42-game seasons. Haaland has surpassed it in his 31st league game of the current campaign.

The goal contributed to a 3-0 victory for Manchester City over West Ham United. Haaland has now scored 51 goals across all competitions this season.

FAQs

**What record did Erling Haaland break?**
Erling Haaland broke the record for most goals in a single Premier League season. He scored his 35th goal, surpassing the previous record of 34 held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.

Who held the previous record?
The previous record of 34 goals in a Premier League season was jointly held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. Both players set their totals during 42-match seasons.

How many games did it take Haaland to break the record?
Erling Haaland broke the record in his 31st Premier League appearance of the season. He has played for Manchester City since joining the club in the summer of 2022.