US EditionHaaland Has only 1 Record on His Mind and It's Shearer's All-Time Premier League Mark
Erling Haaland has scored 98 goals in 107 Premier League games for Manchester City and aims to surpass Alan Shearer's record of 260 career goals.
- On Tuesday, Erling Haaland said he knows Alan Shearer's 260 Premier League career goals and referenced that mark ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match with Borussia Dortmund.
- Haaland's scoring surge, measured by club and season tallies, includes holding the Premier League single-season scoring record and being quickest to the 50-goal mark, with 13 in 10 matches attracting comparisons to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- The 25-year-old Haaland has 98 goals in 107 league games for Manchester City and leads European qualifying with 12 goals in six matches for the Norway national team.
- Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola named Haaland a vice captain this season, citing his humble, team-first approach, reflecting the club's leadership and commitment.
- With Shearer saying recently that Haaland could surpass him, Haaland cautions there is still a long way to go and chasing records is the last thing on his mind.
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Haaland has only 1 record on his mind and it's Shearer's all-time Premier League mark
Erling Haaland already holds the Premier League’s single-season scoring record. He already has more than twice as many goals than any other player in the league this season with 13 in 10 matches.
The Independent
Football Mad! ⚽️🤪Manchester City striker Erling Haaland insists he is not thinking about records
The striker has made an explosive start to the season for Manchester City and Norway, scoring 26 goals in 16 appearances for club and country.
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Erling Haaland joins two Premier League legends in a surprising record after his scoring surge for Manchester City
Despite not yet winning the Ballon d'Or, Erling Haaland has become a truly exceptional player at Manchester City. The Norwegian has even joined two Premier League legends by achieving an impressive record with his goal-scoring prowess. Manchester City started the 2025-26 season strong but have struggled to retain their lead in the Premier League. Despite this, Erling Haaland remains the most consistent player on Pep Guardiola’s team. The Norwegi…
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