Erling Haaland Nets 9 Goals Already by Gameweek 4 as Manchester City Overcomes Brentford in EPL

In an exciting Premier League match, Manchester City triumphantly earned a 2-1 over Brentford. With goals in the 19th and 32nd minutes, Erling Haaland was the standout who helped City to win. With 54% possession and 18 shots, Manchester City controlled the game even though Brentford had an early lead with Yoane Wissa's goal in the first minute. The game confirmed City's offensive ability and Haaland's clinical finishing, therefore reinforcing their top position in the league.

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Erling Haaland has already taken an edge over other Premier League strikers in Game Day 4

Erling Haaland has already scored 9 goals in the first 4 Premier League games this season,  where most are struck at 3 goals so far. The Norwegian striker has already taken a huge leap at the start of the season. 

Not only that Erling Haaland moved to 99 goals for City after scoring twice against Brentford.

The Norwegian’s double came after Yoane Wissa fired Brentford ahead with just 22 seconds on the clock.

Haaland scored his 98th and 99th goals in his 103rd City appearance in all competitions. And he was the width of the post away from his third consecutive hat trick after trebles against Ipswich and West Ham.

“He’s been really, really good. Yeah, I would say he’s the best (he’s been), but it’s only four fixtures (this season),” City manager Pep Guardiola said.

Haaland, who has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or, has nine goals in four league games. He has topped the league scoring charts in each of his two seasons at City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for $63 million.

Haaland’s first goal after 19 minutes evened the game following Wissa’s opener, which stunned the Etihad Stadium crowd. Haaland turned and swept a shot past goalkeeper Mark Flekken after a slight deflection off Ethan Pinnock.

He was then too strong for Pinnock when shaking off the defender and running through for his second in the 32nd.

He was inches away in the 81st; the shot came back off the post after beating the keeper.

Manchester City is currently at the top of the Premier League table. Haaland will now be in action against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Their next EPL game is against Arsenal on Sunday, September 22, 2024. 

(With AP inputs)