Erling Haaland already holds the Premier League’s single-season scoring record. He already has more than twice as many goals than any other player in the league this season with 13 in 10 matches. He also was the quickest to the 50-goal mark.

Erling Haaland is on the same level as the Argentinian football legend, but he is a completely different type of player.

Bournemouth equalized eight minutes later, when Tyler Adams took advantage of the mistake of Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the 32nd minute, Haaland ran past the Bournemouth keeper and slotted the ball past him into the empty net. The Norwegian’s second goal marked his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

© Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesErling Haaland of Manchester City reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC ...

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland has now reached the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with his goalscoring after helping Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1.

Erling Haaland delivered another masterclass in ruthless finishing with two goals on Sunday as Manchester City beat high-flying Bournemouth 3-1 and climbed into second place in the Premier League. The big Norwegian struck twice on the break in the first half at Etihad Stadium,