Erling Haaland Breaks Premier League Record After Manchester Derby Masterclass

• Erling Haaland has enjoyed a bright start to life since he joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in the summer
• The Norway international has scored an impressive 14 goals in the Premier League after just eight matches
• Haaland added to his tally on Sunday, October 2, after he scored thrice to help City sink rivals Man United at the Etihad Stadium
• His treble saw him become the first player in the history of the EPL to score a hat-trick in three successive home matches

Erling Haaland has once again inked his name in the history books of the Premier League after his scintillating performance during the Manchester derby on Sunday, October 2.

The Norwegian striker has been in hot form since he arrived in the Premier League in the summer, having already scored an impressive 14 goals in the top-flight in just eight outings.

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The 22-year-old has failed to score in just one Premier League match, with Bournemouth the only side who have been able to silence him so far this term.

Many had hoped Man United's solid defence would be able to shut him out when they locked horns with rivals City at the Etihad Stadium.

However, Haaland proved that he is unstoppable as he managed to get three past a helpless David de Gea to inspire the Citizens to a 6-3 thrilling win.

Erling Haaland breaks Premier League record after derby hat-trick

The former Borussia Dortmund star scored his opener against the Red Devils in the 34th minute before adding to his tally three minutes later.

He went on to complete his hat-trick in the 64th minute after he was set up by Sergio Gomez.

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The hat-trick was Haaland's third in the Premier League, having already scored two others against Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.

According to the Premier League, Haaland is now the first player in the history of the English top-flight to score a hat-trick in three successive home matches.

Additionally, his treble against United also has him leading the goalscorers charts in the EPL.