Is Erling Haaland Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo and Drogba?
Erling Haaland, nicknamed The Android, remains unstoppable in the Premier League, and there is now a clear statistic that places him among the greatest goalscorers of all time
As the year draws to a close, Haaland continues to perform at an elite level for Manchester City, having reached a goal mark that puts him ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, a Manchester United icon, and level with Didier Drogba, a historic figure at Chelsea.
Does Haaland Have a Better Premier League Record Than Cristiano Ronaldo and Drogba?
With his brace against West Ham at the Etihad Stadium, the Norwegian striker reached 104 Premier League goals, surpassing the 103 scored by Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at Manchester United.
What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that Haaland reached the mark in just 113 matches, compared to Ronaldo’s 232 games.
The Manchester City forward didn’t stop there. His 104 goals also allowed him to draw level with Didier Drogba, who reached the same total but required 252 matches to do so.
When Will Haaland Play Again for Manchester City?
After this victory on Premier League Matchday 17, Pep Guardiola’s side will close out the year against Nottingham Forest on December 27.
