No one in Premier League history had scored 20 goals in fewer games. the Norwegian Erling Haaland he returned this Wednesday to break England’s tournament goalscoring records, netting a brace in the Manchester City before him leeds (3-1 away), which allowed Pep Guardiola’s team to regain second place and remain five points behind the leaders Arsenal.
In the Elland Road stadium in the north of the country, the goals of “Ciudadanos” were completed by the Spaniards Rodrigo, which led the way at halftime. Then came the show of Haaland, who appeared at 6 and 19 minutes from insertion to define two assists from Jack Grealish inside the area, where he is unbeatable.
The ‘Android’ has become the player who needed the fewest games to score 20 Premier League goals, just 14. Who was behind him? Kevin Phillips (21), Fernando Torres (27), Alan Shearer (29), Sergio Agüero (30), Thierry Henry (34) and Harry Kane (40).
In total, the Norwegian striker has 26 goals in 20 games with the City shirt and 45 in 42 competitive games throughout 2022.
For Leeds discounted the Dutch Pascal Struijk (28m ST).
The Argentinian Julián Álvarez did not play at City, enjoying a few more days off after winning the world title a few days ago with the Argentine national team in Qatar.
With this victory, Manchester City reached 35 players, regained second position and were 5 points behind leaders Arsenal; while Leeds remained with 15 and in fifteenth place in the Premier.
Source: Clarin
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