Haaland with a goal record in the Premier League: 35 goals | free press

2023-05-04 01:53:06

He hits and hits and hits. In England, no records seem safe from Haaland.

Manchester City are back at the top of the table in England and Erling Haaland is the record goalscorer in the Premier League with 35 goals before the season finale. Haaland scored his 35th goal in the English elite league in the 33rd game in a 3-0 (0-0) win against West Ham United on Wednesday – no player has ever done that before.

The record was 34 goals scored by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. “That’s crazy,” England football icon Gary Lineker commented on the historic Haaland performance on Twitter, and the league also congratulated the former Dortmund player. “My thoughts are with Alan Shearer at this difficult time,” Lineker said wryly.

Thanks to the clear win in the catch-up game against West Ham United, coach Pep Guardiola’s team overtook Arsenal again and, as leaders, is now one point ahead of the team from London. The Bayern conqueror in the Champions League has also played one game less than the challenger.

Suspension for Klopp after referee criticism?

Dutchman Nathan Aké (50th), Haaland (70th) and Phil Foden (85th) scored the goals for the hosts. Arsenal temporarily ousted the Cityzens from the top spot with a 3-1 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Liverpool FC came to a home win against Fulham FC. Mohamed Salah (39th penalty) scored the goal in the 1-0 (1-0) win. Liverpool are now just four points away from fourth-placed Manchester United.

For coach Jürgen Klopp from FC Liverpool, it could have been the last game on the bench for the time being because of his referee criticism after the 4-3 home win against Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday. As a repeat offender, he faces a hefty fine or even a ban. Klopp has until Friday to present his view of things in a statement to the English Football Association FA. (dpa)