By Victor Kanayo
Proven goal poacher Erling Haaland has now set a new scoring feat in the English Premier League record in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday night.
The Norwegian killed off a stubborn West Ham resistance when he dinked a delicate chip into the net after 70 minutes to break the record for the number of goals in a single season in the Premier League.
His latest feat toppled that Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, who scored 34 goals respectively, meaning he has now scored the most goals in a Premier League season.
How City Haul Was Crafted
Nathan Ake opened the scoring for Manchester City, when he headed in Mahrez’s free-kick after the restart.
Haaland produced a sublime chip over Fabianski for the second goal before Phil Foden put the icing on the cake five minutes from time.
He has now scored 51 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season to lead the charge for a historic treble.
The former Dortmund striker will be hoping to add to his tally with five Premier League games to go.
Table Place
With the latest victory, Manchester City have reclaimed top spot with win over West Ham.
City, chasing a fifth title in six seasons under Pep Guardiola, have 79 points from 33 games with Arsenal on 78, having played a game more.
They will move four clear if they beat Leeds United at home on Saturday.
West Ham remain in trouble in 15th place, four points above the relegation zone.
Similarly, Liverpool edged Fulham 1-0, courtesy of Mo Salah penalty goal.
The Reds are currently 5th on the table, four points to 4th placed Manchester United.
