Erling Haaland has once again etched his name into football history, matching an extraordinary record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. During Manchester City’s Premier League showdown against Arsenal, Haaland opened the scoring in the ninth minute, netting his 100th goal for City in just 105 appearances. This incredible achievement mirrors Ronaldo’s record of reaching 100 goals in 105 games for Real Madrid, a feat few thought could be matched so soon.
Erling Haaland’s goal came after he latched onto a through-ball from Savinho and calmly slotted it past Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya. It was a landmark moment for the 24-year-old Norwegian, whose prolific goal-scoring ability has redefined expectations in English football. Haaland’s century also brings him into an elite group as the 19th player to score 100 goals for Manchester City, cementing his legacy at the Etihad Stadium.
Erling Haaland Matches Ronaldo’s Speed to 100 Goals
According to Squawka, Erling Haaland and Ronaldo now share the record for the fewest games needed to reach 100 goals for a top-five European club in the 21st century. Haaland’s strike against Arsenal increased his tally to 10 goals in just six appearances this season, continuing his blistering form. Having already won two Premier League Golden Boots in as many seasons, Haaland is now setting his sights on more records, potentially challenging Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goals tally if he continues his career in England.
The lead that Haaland gave City did not last long, as Arsenal equalized in the 22nd minute through Riccardo Calafiori’s stunning long-range effort, bringing the match level. Calafiori, making his full debut, stepped up after Mikel Arteta was forced to drop Ben White, delivering a highlight-reel goal for the Gunners.
Since joining City in 2022, Erling Haaland has been on a historic scoring run. In his first season, he netted 52 goals, setting a new Premier League record for the most goals in a single campaign. Now in his third season at the Etihad, Haaland’s numbers are staggering: 73 goals in the Premier League, 18 in the Champions League, eight in the FA Cup, and one in the Carabao Cup.
With 11 hat-tricks already to his name, Haaland has formed a particularly fruitful partnership with Kevin De Bruyne, who has assisted him 20 times since their pairing began. Both players are members of Pep Guardiola’s squad to have reached the 100-goal milestone for City, with De Bruyne achieving this feat in April 2024.
As Erling Haaland continues to shatter records, the football world eagerly watches his next move. Whether aiming for Shearer’s Premier League record or further Champions League glory, Haaland’s incredible journey is only just beginning.
