Erling Haaland joins Harry Kane in Premier league record books with hat-Trick against West Ham
Erling Haaland continues to rewrite Premier League history. The Norwegian forward showcased his clinical finishing yet again, netting a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Saturday.
With this stunning performance, Haaland matched an exclusive record held by Harry Kane, becoming only the second player to score consecutive Premier League hat-tricks on two separate occasions.
The match started with Haaland opening the scoring in just the 10th minute. His calm, precise strike into the bottom corner set the tone for what was to come.
Despite West Ham drawing level shortly after through a Ruben Dias own goal, Haaland remained unfazed. Before the half-time whistle, he restored City’s lead with a thunderous finish, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a deserved advantage.
The best, however, was saved for last. As the game entered its final stages, Haaland timed his run to perfection, bursting past the West Ham defense to complete his hat-trick in the 83rd minute.
His sharpness and positioning left substitute goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski with no chance, capping off a memorable night for the City striker.
This latest hat-trick follows his three-goal masterclass against Ipswich Town last weekend, solidifying Haaland’s place as one of the most feared forwards in the league.
By replicating Harry Kane’s feat of back-to-back hat-tricks on two different occasions, Haaland has placed himself alongside one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
But Haaland’s achievements don’t stop there. His seven goals in the opening three matches of the season is a new benchmark in the Premier League, surpassing any previous player’s tally at this stage of the campaign.
His contributions have been pivotal in extending Manchester City’s winning streak to 12 Premier League games, and they remain unbeaten in their last 26 top-flight matches.
As Manchester City gears up for their next challenge against Brentford, Haaland’s relentless pursuit of goals shows no signs of slowing down, making him a nightmare for defenders and a joy for City fans.
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