Erling Haaland: Fans React As Manchester City Superstar Registers His 20th Goal of the Season

• Erling Haaland was on target again as he bagged his 20th goal of the season after scoring City's fourth in their 4-0 win over Southampton
• Haaland was on target to blank for the first time in many weeks after being shut down by Southampton defenders
• With 20 goals in all competitions, Haaland is on course to break many records before the year ends

Football fans worldwide held their breaths for a moment after it looked like Erling Haaland wasn't going to score a goal versus Southampton.

After being treated to magical performances in the last few weeks, Haaland's attempts to find the net after the opening hour was thwarted.

Southampton defenders Mohammed Salisu and Armel Bella-Kotchap were solid in the first hour, giving the Norwegian striker little time on the ball. Although their efforts to stop Haaland succeeded, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, and Joao Cancelo scored three easy goals for the hosts.

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However, Haaland didn't have to wait for long. after Mahrez got City's third goal, Haaland was in the right place to smash his 20th of the season from Cancelo's dragback, according to BBC.

Haaland sparks crazy reactions

Here are some of the reactions to Haaland's goal from Twitter. One City fan referenced Thanos, Marvel Cinematic Universe who destroyed everything on earth, defeating 'earth's mightiest heroes, the Avengers.

Fans are so used to him scoring that blanking is not expected anymore.

There were jitters in social media circles before the 22-year-old scored but he finally scored

The youngster has broken all manner of records this season, and here comes the latest to fall. He has now surpassed Gabriel Jesus, who has not been missed by the Citizens.

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Hilarious football fans on Twitter feel Haaland scoring every match is normal, and the memes tell the whole story.

The Norwegian international has yet to play in the Carabao and FA Cup but has already scored 20 goals in 13 matches, an astonishing return, meaning he will get so many more.

Haaland is now a must-have player for Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers. With his current strike rate, he is on course to break the points record for the FPL.

The young striker has another chance to increase his tally during the week when City play FC Copenhagen in the return leg of the Champions League.

Pep plays down Haaland and Messi comparisons

Sports Brief earlier reported on Pep Guardiola playing down Lionel Messi comparisons to Haaland, saying no one is on the level of the Argentine magician.

Although Haaland has started impressively this season, Guardiola said the Norwegian hitman has not yet reached the level of the Barcelona great, who is considered the greatest footballer ever.

Guardiola coached Messia at Barcelona, and the duo won two trebles in 2009 and 2012, dismantling every team on their way.