Haaland Sets ‘Unwanted’ Man City Record During Leeds United Win

• Erling Haaland was in action on Saturday as Man City took on Leeds United in a Premier League clash
• The forward failed to score or assist in the match as City secured a 2-1 win over Sam Allardyce's men
• Ilkay Gundogan was City's match hero as he netted a stunning brace to help his side cement their lead at the top

Erling Haaland may have hit the ground running since his arrival in the Premier League last summer with Manchester City.

The Norwegian has been firing from all cylinders, with the forward hitting unique numbers with the Manchester club.

According to Goal, the 22-year-old has scored an eyewatering 51 goals in just 45 appearances for the club this season.

Thirty-five of the 51 goals have come in the Premier League, making Haaland the first player in the history of the English top flight to score 35 goals in a single season.

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The former Borussia Dortmund star hit the milestone last Wednesday when Man City demolished West Ham United 3-0 to break a previous record of 34 goals previously held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.

Haalans sets 'unwanted' record

However, the Norway international hit a new low on Saturday, May 6, during City's Premier League clash against Leeds United.

City secured a 2-1 win during the clash, with Ilkay Gundogan scoring a brace to guide Pep Guardiola's side to a crucial win.

According to ESPN, this was the first since February that Haaland had failed to score or assist in a Premier League match.

Before then, the towering striker had either scored or set up a goal in each of City's Premier League fixtures.

The Man City ace will be keen to return to the scoresheet when Man City take on struggling Everton in their next EPL clash.

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Sports Brief earlier reported on former City striker Emmanuel Adebayo differentiating Haaland from Sergio Aguero, and his analysis appeared spot-on.

The Togolese veteran claimed Haaland is physical and combative against defenders, and he proved just that, bullying Rob Holding throughout the game.

The former Salzburg and Dortmund striker upped his game to a different level against the Gunners through link-up play and also turning provider for KDB.