He started the league match against Leeds by missing twice alone with the goalkeeper. Then it loosened up in front of the goal, and when the referee blew the match off, Haaland was historic. First, the Norwegian got the world’s easiest job when he was played in an open goal by Jack Grealish six minutes into the second half. Then the same man served Haaland again barely a quarter of an hour later, and Manchester City’s number nine wide-sided his second of the day. – It’s fantastic play, was the conclusion of Ally McCoist in Amazon Prime’s studio on the second score. With tonight’s two goals, Haaland has 20 goals in 14 games in the series. No one has scored so many in so few games in the Premier League. – It is completely, completely sick. It’s almost like I’m considering going home, it’s so wild that I don’t know if I can bear to watch, says Viaplay expert Pål-Andre Helland after the match, and continues: – Everyone who plays in the Premier League plays at a sky-high level level. Then comes one from Jæren and scores 20 goals in 14 games. The others must feel betrayed, and wonder what they have been up to. Kevin Phillips held the previous record with 20 goals in 21 games. And there should have been even more scores for the Norwegian this match. No less than three times he missed alone with the goalkeeper. Erling Braut Haaland’s first 20 Premier League goals 19 of 20 goals from inside the 16-metre area 7 of 20 goals from inside the 5-metre area 12 with the left foot, 5 with the right and 3 with the head. Number of scores from 1 touch: 17 out of 20. Of the 20 goals, three are from penalties. Missed chance Even before the minute was played, Haaland was through alone with the goalkeeper, but Illan Meslier in the Leeds goal managed to prevent scoring. After the terrific start to the match, it took half an hour before Haaland was on the move again. Kevin De Bruyne found the Norwegian with a millimeter-precise pass. Again, Meslier won the duel against Haaland, and saved the shot. Immediately afterwards, Jack Grealish had a huge opportunity when he put the ball over from three metres. In overtime in the first half, the same man had another opportunity from close range, but this time too he put the ball over the goal. City nevertheless took a lead into the break. Rodri was first on a rebound and sent the away team ahead. Pascal Struijk reduced from a corner just over a quarter of an hour before the end, but City controlled the victory. As a result, they overtake Newcastle in the table and are second, five points behind leaders Arsenal. MISSED: Jack Grealish missed several big chances against Leeds. Photo: MOLLY DARLINGTON / Reuters Born in Leeds The meeting with Leeds is extra special for Haaland. He was born in Leeds, and his father also has several seasons in the lily-white kit. In addition, Leeds’ coach, Jessie March, is Haaland’s former coach at Red Bull Salzburg. March said at the press conference that he had received a message from his former student even before the season. – Erling contacted me as soon as the Premier League’s schedule came out, and said he was looking forward to Boxing Day. He was born here, and the club is in his heart. “I gave him permission to have a little hamstring injury in that game,” March said.
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