Manchester City’s Erling Haaland Extends Goal-Scoring Streak with Hat-trickManchester City’s Erling Haaland Extends Goal-Scoring Streak with Hat-trick Erling Haaland’s scintillating goal-scoring form continued unabated as the Norwegian striker netted a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 6-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Haaland’s opening goal came in the 12th minute, when he coolly slotted home a rebound after Forest goalkeeper Dean Henderson had denied Phil Foden. The prolific forward doubled his tally just 14 minutes later, pouncing on a loose ball and firing low into the net. His third goal of the match arrived in the 38th minute, when he capitalized on a defensive lapse by Forest and rounded Henderson before tapping into an empty net. Haaland’s hat-trick in under 40 minutes was his fourth in the Premier League this season, a remarkable feat for a player who has only been in England for five months. With his latest goals, Haaland has now scored 14 times in the Premier League this season, moving him three clear of Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus in the scoring charts. He has also taken his tally to 26 goals in all competitions for Manchester City. Haaland’s goal-scoring streak has been a major factor in City’s dominance of the Premier League this season. Pep Guardiola’s side has won all of their matches in the competition and are five points clear at the summit. The Norwegian striker’s performances have also earned him widespread praise. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for August and September, and is the clear favorite to win the award for October as well. If Haaland can maintain his current form, he is likely to break numerous goal-scoring records in the Premier League. The 22-year-old has the potential to become one of the greatest strikers in the history of the game.
