Erling Haaland sets scoring record in Man City's 3-1 win over Leeds

Erling Haaland set a Premier League scoring record in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Leeds on Wednesday.

At this pace, it won't be his last.

Haaland scored twice to become fastest player to 20 goals . rwegian star, who was born in Leeds, reached mark in 14 games.

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“For me, as a striker, I could have scored a couple more but that's life, what can I do? I have to practice more," Haaland told Amazon Prime.

City's victory at Elland Ro reduced first-place Arsenal's le to five points.

Rodri gave visitors le on stroke of halftime when he tucked in from close range after goalkeeper Illan Meslier parried a Riy Mahrez shot.

Haaland doubled City’s vant six minutes into second half after Jack Grealish pounced on a weak pass by Liam Cooper and raced clear to set up rwegian for a tap-in.

That was Haaland's 25th goal for City in 20 appearances in all competitions. He scored his 26th in 64th minute to make it 3-0 after ar assist from Grealish. He later missed out on a fourth hat trick of season when he shot tamely at Meslier.

Leeds scored in 73rd minute when Pascal Struijk heed home from a corner.

Haaland beat Kevin Phillips' quickest-to-20 goals record — set in 1999-20 with Sunderland — by seven games.

Haaland’s far, Alf-Inge, was on hand to watch Wednesday.

“With my far in (stands) over re, it’s special,” 22-year-old Haaland said. “I am happy today, it’s a really special moment in my career... It's my craziest fantasy that I could be at Elland Ro and score for Manchester City against Leeds."