This is Haaland's second hat-trick in two consecutive matches this season. Last week, he scored three goals in Man City 's 4-1 win over Ipswich. Since the beginning of the season, the Norwegian striker has scored seven goals in three matches for Man City.
This is the second time in his career that Haaland has scored a hat-trick in two consecutive Premier League matches. In his first season at Man City, Haaland did this against Nottingham and Man United.
Haaland has now surpassed Wayne Rooney's record of seven hat-tricks and is level with Harry Kane, Thierry Henry and Michael Owen on eight Premier League hat-tricks. He is now behind Sergio Aguero, Alan Shearer and Robbie Fowler for the most hat-tricks in the competition.
According to statistics, Haaland has scored 70 goals in 69 matches for Man City in the Premier League. "What Haaland showed today was unbelievable. He scored 3 goals today, but did not lose a single ball. Today was one of the matches where he played best in every situation," said coach Pep Guardiola.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland stressed that he is ready to score more goals for Man City. He told Sky Sports: “I feel healthy and full of energy. I had a long break in pre-season. That helped me to be fit and in good shape.
The years I have been here have really gone by very quickly. I have had time to rest my body and my legs, now I am ready to do more for the team. Only football players know the importance of having a long enough vacation.
Haaland will not be participating in EURO 2024 because Norway failed to qualify. Taking advantage of that time, Haaland has rested, recharged his batteries and is in the best physical condition at the beginning of this season for Man City.
