How many hat-tricks does Erling Haaland have?
Even some Manchester City supporters might be beginning to lose count.
The Norway international stole the show – and match ball – this afternoon as Pep Guardiola’s side lead Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Haaland scored his first of the day on 40 minutes and within nine second-half minutes, had secured his hat-trick.
But…
How many hat-tricks does Erling Haaland have?
This was the former Borussia Dortmund hitman’s fourth hat-trick since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
He scored his first treble in a 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace back in August, before doing the same in the visit of Nottingham Forest only four days later.
And then in a 6-3 demolition of Manchester United in October, Haaland scored three goals once again.
There are still 18 more Premier League games to go for City and unbelievably, the towering marksman already has 25 goals in this competition alone.
Overall, Haaland has netted 31 goals across all competitions under Guardiola in what is a frightening first year in English football.
Here’s how Alan Shearer reacted on Twitter to his latest treble:
Guardiola’s troops are poised to move within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, who host Manchester United in Sunday’s evening game.
But there’s a sense that the Citizens – and indeed Haaland – are starting to warm up, which is ominous for the Gunners.
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