Better than Henry: Fans call unstoppable Haaland best striker in PL history

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:38 - 31 August 2024

Erling Haaland scored his second hat-trick of the season for Manchester City against West Ham and fans now believe he has earned the title of EPL GOAT.

Erling Haaland's incredible start to the season has sparked a heated debate among football fans - is he the Premier League's greatest ever?

His second hat-trick in three games has taken his tally to 7 goals already, and his league record now stands at an astonishing 70 goals in just 69 appearances.

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Fans are going wild, comparing him to the likes of Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer. While some say it's too early to call him the best, it's hard to argue with his numbers.

Erling Haaland with the match ball after his hat-trick for Man City.

Haaland's consistency and goal-scoring ability are unmatched, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.

As he continues to break records and defy expectations, the noise will continue to grow louder.

Is Haaland the GOAT Premier League striker?

Here are some posts from fans and football lovers after the Norwegian's latest mindblowing performance.

Haaland’s the greatest striker to step foot in this league. No room for debate.
— Liban (@LibanLDN) August 31, 2024

Haaland is one of the best finishers I've ever seen. Scores at ~ a goal a game ratio – at every club he's played at.

His completeness as a striker is coming together really nicely too. Drops deep and connects play appropriately.

Secure touch.

Physical anomaly.

All-timer.
— Umir (@umirf1) August 31, 2024

🔵🤖 70 goals in 69 Premier League games.

This is Erling Haaland. pic.twitter.com/1ZsUhso9Du
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2024

The best goalscorer the league has ever seen. Erling Haaland.
— Kam #8🏁 (@Culturecams) August 31, 2024

Erling Haaland is not human. 🤖

He has now scored 70 goals in 69 Premier League games for Man City, including eight hat-tricks.

The cyborg has set the record for the most goals in a single season in the competition's history, won back-to-back Golden Boots, scored back-to-back… pic.twitter.com/dnaIWAJTwT
— Squawka (@Squawka) August 31, 2024

Erling Haaland has 97 goals in 102 games with Man City.

The current fastest player to score 100 goals for a club is Cristiano Ronaldo in 105 games for Real Madrid.

Haaland needs to score 3 in the next 2 games to break the record. pic.twitter.com/DjwyLIM9XY
— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) August 31, 2024