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Erling Haaland establishes a Premier League goal record in the Man City vs. West Ham score.
Football fans, get ready to be amazed! The Premier League has witnessed history in the making as Erling Haaland smashed the single-season goals record with his 35th goal for Man City in their 3-0 win against West Ham. This 22-year-old Norwegian striker has been on fire this season, and his performance on the field has left fans awestruck.
Haaland's goal was a thing of beauty, as he expertly chipped the ball over the West Ham goalkeeper, leaving him with no chance of saving it. The stadium erupted with the sound of cheering and applause as Haaland made his way to the top of the record books, surpassing the previous record set by the likes of Alan Shearer and Andy Cole in the 1990s.
But Haaland wasn't the only hero of the night. Nathan Ake opened the scoring with a brilliant header from a set-piece, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Phil Foden put the final nail in the coffin with a deflected volley, sealing Man City's victory in style.
It wasn't an easy game for City's home supporters, though. West Ham put up a strong defense, missing three starters due to illness, but Man City remained calm and collected. Despite hitting the woodwork twice in the first half, they never lost their composure and finally broke through shortly after the break. From there, they cruised to victory, leaving the home fans ecstatic with joy.
This win puts Man City one point above Arsenal with five matches to play and a game in hand, keeping them in the running for the Premier League title. But it's Haaland's record-breaking feat that's on everyone's minds. The young Norwegian has made a huge impact in the Premier League this season, and his talent is undeniable.
Up next, Man City will be hosting Leeds United on Saturday, while Arsenal face a tough test against third-place Newcastle a day later. But the real test comes next week, as Man City prepare to face off against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinals.
All in all, it was a night to remember for football fans everywhere. Haaland's record-breaking goal will go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in the Premier League. And with more exciting matches to come, who knows what other surprises football has in store for us?
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