'This fella is going to break every goalscoring record there is': Michael Owen and Gary Lineker lead the praise for Erling Haaland on social media as the rampant Man City striker powers home ANOTHER hat-trick in just 38 MINUTES against Nottingham Forest

Erling Haaland has continued his incredible goalscoring form by netting a first-half hat-trick for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest.

The Norway international has now scored nine league goals in his first five games for his new club, setting a new Premier League record in the process.


In completing his hat-trick, Haaland has also broken the record for the most Premier League goals scored in August.

Pep Guardiola's capture of the 22-year-old already looks like one of the best signings of the summer, with the striker adding a new dimension to an already dominant team.

Haaland set social media alight with his record-breaking haul on Wednesday, with England goalscoring legends Michael Owen and Gary Lineker among many heaping praise on the former Borussia Dortmund star.

Haaland set social media alight with his record-breaking haul on Wednesday, with England goalscoring legends Michael Owen and Gary Lineker among many heaping praise on the former Borussia Dortmund star.

But the ex-professionals were not the only social media users to note just how devastating Haaland can be in Guardiola's team.

@macwills95 wrote on Twitter: 'The best number 9 in the world, nobody else comes close.'

Another user agreed with the assessment: 'Guys a machine.'

@UTDTrey referenced Haaland's prolific form during his time at Dortmund: 'Haaland getting Bundesliga numbers in the Premier League isn't he?'

A fourth fan said: 'Haaland is an absolute monster, honestly.'


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