The English football league Premier League is in the final stretch. On Wednesday night, Manchester City took three points and passed Arsenal at the top of the league. The team’s big star Erling Braut Haaland is now up to 35 goals in 31 league games.
The 22-year-old Norwegian Erling Braut Haaland, who is making his first season at Manchester City, continues to impress.
On Wednesday night, Haaland scored the 2-0 goal as Manchester City defeated West Ham 3-0 at home. Haaland reached 35 goals, which is a new record in a Premier League season.
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Before Wednesday’s match, Haaland, with his 34 goals, shared first place with Andy Cole (Newcastle, 1993–94) and Alan Shearer (Blackburn, 1994–95).
Haaland says in the Sky Sports interview that he was well aware that he had the record on the fork.
– It was not easy because West Ham laid down on the defensive side. We had problems in the first half but then the goals came.
Haaland’s balance is now 35 goals in 31 games and he is on his way to a superior victory in the shooting league.
City take their third straight title?
The win saw Manchester City overtake Arsenal and move into first place in the league table.
Most things point to City being able to celebrate their third straight league title after 38 rounds. The team has played one game less than Arsenal, who are also facing two tough games: Newcastle away and Brighton at home.
– With five games left, I am satisfied with the situation, says Manchester City’s coach Pep Guardiola.
| Lag | Matcher | Point |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Man City | 33 | 79 |
| 2. Arsenal | 34 | 78 |
| 3. Newcastle | 33 | 65 |
| 4. Man United | 32 | 63 |
| 5. Liverpool | 34 | 59 |
| 6. Tottenham | 34 | 54 |
| 7. Aston Villa | 34 | 54 |
| 8. Brighton | 31 | 52 |
In Wednesday’s second match, Liverpool won at home over Fulham 1-0. Mohamed Salah scored the winning goal when he saved a penalty in the 39th minute.
Liverpool still have the opportunity to squeeze a place in the top-4 that gives a Champions League ticket. Teams 5–6 get to play in the Europa League and seventh gets a qualifying ticket to the Conference League.
Results
Liverpool–Fulham 1–0 (1–0)
39′ Mohamed Salah 1–0 (on penalty)
Manchester City–West Ham 3–0 (0–0)
50′ Nathan Aké 1–0
70′ Erling Braut Haaland 2–0
85′ Phil Foden 3–0
Source: Reuters
