At the start of the new Premier League season, Manchester City suffered two consecutive defeats, sparking concerns among fans about the team’s form. Some even predicted that City might fall out of the title race early. However, after four more rounds, City have gone unbeaten in those matches, climbing back into the top five of the table and now sit just three points behind leaders Arsenal. With their rhythm restored, Manchester City have once again established themselves as strong title contenders — and Erling Haaland has been one of the biggest driving forces behind their resurgence.
Let’s take a look at Haaland’s performance stats. In the recent match against Brentford, Haaland found the net once again, bringing his Premier League tally to nine goals this season. Scoring nine goals in just seven matches, he currently leads the Premier League’s Golden Boot race with a clear advantage. If he can maintain his form and fitness, Haaland is well on course to claim the Golden Boot once again. Notably, during City’s four-game unbeaten streak, Haaland scored in every single match — including City’s only goal against Arsenal.
When factoring in national team and cup matches, Haaland has now scored in nine consecutive games. Across those nine fixtures, the Norwegian striker has netted 16 goals, ranking among Europe’s most efficient scorers — with only Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane posing a comparable challenge. Haaland’s consistent goal-scoring streak is a testament to the hard work he put in over the summer; he has maintained excellent fitness and sharpness, showing no signs of decline after the offseason.
At 25 years old, Haaland has begun to show a new level of maturity — not just in his media presence, but also in his willingness to take on greater responsibility on the pitch. In the past, he was often criticized for going missing in big games, offering limited hold-up play, and being ineffective in aerial duels. This season, however, those weaknesses have visibly improved. His goal and physical battles against Arsenal demonstrated growth in both confidence and skill. Such progress is great news for Manchester City — they need a reliable goal scorer, and Haaland is proving to be the perfect fit for that role.
Speaking about the race for the European Golden Shoe, Haaland said:
“Kane and Mbappé are performing brilliantly — I have to keep up with them.”
Currently, the battle for Europe’s top scorer award is focused on three players: Harry Kane leads with 11 goals in the Bundesliga, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each have nine. The competition for the Golden Shoe remains fierce, and as long as these stars stay healthy, all three have a real shot at the ultimate honor this season.
