Les Ferdinand believes Erling Haaland needs to perform well over the coming years in order to be regarded as a Premier League legend.
Wednesday's 3-0 victory over West Ham saw Haaland's second goal for City, bringing his season total across all competitions to 51.
Haaland has now scored 35 goals in the top division alone, breaking the previous mark of 34 goals in the Premier League, which was held by Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer, despite the fact that they did so over the course of a 42-game season.
Haaland's league goals have come from an xG of 26, according to Opta, demonstrating the excellence of his finishing. In essence, considering the caliber of the opportunities he has been given and the vantage point from which he has been shooting, he has scored nine more goals than would have been expected.
Ferdinand claims that repeating Haaland's exceptional form in upcoming seasons will be his next challenge.
Ferdinand told Stats Perform, "It's a little early to say because these guys did it consistently over the years.
Haaland has performed admirably this season, but his performance will be evaluated throughout the course of the following X number of years.You can have an incredible year, but can you repeat it, can you repeat it, can you repeat it?, I believe many strikers will say.Although it appears that he can, it's difficult to classify him among those great strikers until he actually accomplishes it. Despite the fact that he is having a tremendous season this year.
Ferdinand said when asked what makes Haaland unique, "His pace, his power, and his ability to score with his left foot, right foot, and head."I'm sorry to keep bringing up Harry Kane, but he's still relevant. I used to say that all the time. Haaland is quickly assuming the role of the full center-forward that I once attributed to him.
Although Ferdinand is hesitant to call the Norwegian a Premier League legend just yet, he believes the 22-year-old will eventually realize his full potential.
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