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Erling Haaland completes Premier League feat only previously accomplished by Harry Kane
Erling Haaland achieved a remarkable Premier League milestone by matching Harry Kane’s feat after netting the decisive goal in Manchester City’s hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Brentford.
Despite Brentford’s resilient display, Haaland’s composed strike in the 71st minute secured a crucial victory for City, reigniting their pursuit of a third consecutive Premier League title.
With this goal, Haaland joins Kane as the only players to have scored against every team they’ve encountered in the Premier League, a feat achieved by Kane in 32 appearances.
However, what sets Haaland apart is accomplishing this milestone in just his second season in England, highlighting his exceptional goal-scoring ability and the profound impact he’s made since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
Erling Haaland has now scored against every team he has faced in the Premier League. Harry Kane is the only player to have achieved the feat against 3 or more teams:
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The goal stemmed from a moment of misfortune for Kristoffer Ajer, whose slip provided Haaland with a clear path to the goal. Demonstrating remarkable composure, the 23-year-old calmly slotted the ball past Mark Flekken, who had ventured off his line, notching his 22nd goal of the season.
City had launched 17 shots in the first half, but only managed to get five on target. However, they displayed greater efficiency in the second half, with six out of their eight attempts hitting the target.
The triumph propels City ahead of Arsenal into second place and narrows the gap to just one point behind league leaders Liverpool. Looking forward, City will seek to extend their winning streak as they take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, while Brentford aims to bounce back against West Ham United at the London Stadium.