‘We are watching the greatest goalscorer to ever play in English football’: Pundit in awe of ‘The Terminator’ Haaland

Erling Haaland continues to redefine goalscoring standards in English football. With his recent goal against Brentford, the Manchester City striker has now scored in nine consecutive matches for club and country, taking his season tally to 18 goals in just 11 appearances. His dominance has prompted Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher to call him the greatest goalscorer English football has ever seen, placing him above legends like Sergio Aguero, Alan Shearer, and Gary Lineker. Carragher emphasized that Haaland's ability to consistently find the net, coupled with his physical prowess, sets him apart not just as a striker but as a unique scoring phenomenon.

"I think we're watching the greatest goalscorer to ever play in English football,” Carragher said on Super Sunday: Extra Time.

Beyond his goals, Haaland's overall game is evolving. Pep Guardiola praised the Norwegian’s increasing involvement in build-up play, defensive contributions during set-pieces, and relentless pressing — areas where he has shown significant improvement. His physical and mental preparation also seems to be paying off, as he remains injury-free this season and attributes part of his focus to time spent with his young son off the pitch.

Haaland’s hunger for success remains intense. He described Manchester City's temporary dip in form last season as “horrific” and expressed frustration at not securing a win in the recent Champions League draw against Monaco, despite scoring twice. This shows a player not just content with individual stats but motivated by team achievements.

With City regaining rhythm and Haaland in arguably the best form of his career, the stage is set for a powerful title push. As Guardiola noted, both the team and Haaland seem to be getting “better and better” with every game. The pressing question now is whether this unstoppable version of Haaland can propel Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League. (With inputs from Agencies)

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