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Haaland Becomes Premier League’s Top Norwegian Scorer With Brace in Man City’s 5–1 Win

The 25-year-old’s double against Burnley lifted him past Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the national mark in just 103 league games.

Overview

  • Haaland’s tally stands at 93 Premier League goals from 103 appearances after the Burnley match.
  • In the same game he reached 133 goals in 152 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions and rose to second for most Premier League goals scored at the Etihad.
  • Pep Guardiola hailed his finishing, referencing Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski while calling Haaland’s numbers “insane.”
  • This season he has 15 goals in nine games for club and country, including eight league goals that lead the Premier League after six matches.
  • Coverage also notes his long-term City deal reported to run until 2034, underscoring his central role in the club’s plans.