Man City’s Haaland Sets New Scoring Record with Hat-Trick BonanzaMan City’s Haaland Sets New Scoring Record with Hat-Trick Bonanza Manchester City’s Erling Haaland etched his name into the Premier League history books on Saturday, becoming the fastest player to score three hat-tricks in the competition. The prolific Norwegian striker netted a blistering hat-trick against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium, taking his tally in the English top flight to 25 goals in just 19 appearances. Haaland’s opener came in the 22nd minute, when he latched onto Kevin De Bruyne’s cross and sent a powerful header past goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Just 12 minutes later, he doubled his lead with a clinical finish from inside the box. As the game approached the hour mark, Haaland completed his hat-trick with a close-range tap-in after De Bruyne had surged into the Brighton penalty area and unselfishly squared the ball. The 22-year-old’s record-breaking feat came in just 50 days, shattering the previous mark set by former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took 65 days to achieve the same milestone. Haaland’s scoring prowess has helped propel Manchester City to the top of the Premier League standings, with the reigning champions holding a three-point lead over Arsenal. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, hailed Haaland’s performance as “unbelievable.” “The numbers are ridiculous. He’s not just a goalscorer, he’s also a team player who helps us to press and create chances,” Guardiola said. With Manchester City still in contention for the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and the Champions League, Haaland’s goalscoring exploits will be crucial in their bid to secure silverware this season.
