Erling Haaland breaks Wayne Rooney's long-standing Premier League record

Manchester City's Erling Haaland has broken the long standing record set by Wayne Rooney during his time at Man United.

Starting the 2024–25 Premier League season with a bang has been Erling Haaland as the Norwegian has already scored nine goals in just four games as of mid-September 2024.

With his latest brace in the fixture against Brentford, Haaland has surpassed Wayne Rooney's record for most goals scored in a season's opening four Premier League games.​

By the third gameweek of the 2024/2025 season, Haaland had already secured his 11th career Premier League hat-trick, placing him in exclusive company with players like Harry Kane and Thierry Henry.

At Manchester City, Erling Haaland has had nothing short of remarkable form. Haaland broke the record for most goals in a single season with 36 goals in his Premier League debut, one of many records he has broken since joining in 2022.

His clinical finishing, aerial prowess, and ability to find space have made him the focal point of City's attack.

Haaland's status as one of the most prolific attackers in world football has been further cemented by his role in Manchester City's early dominance in both domestic and European competitions, in addition to his Premier League form.

Initial doubts were raised about his availability for the fixture following the loss of a close associate.