Norwegian international Erling Haaland led Manchester City to a significant victory over Everton with two goals to nil at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the 24th round of the English Premier League.
Haaland netted twice for Manchester City against Everton in the 71st and 85th minutes, securing all three points for his team.
With this win, Manchester City raised their tally to 52 points, placing them second in the Premier League standings after playing 24 matches, trailing behind Liverpool with 54 points but with one more game played.
With his goals today, Haaland increased his tally to 16 goals, topping the table of Premier League top scorers, breaking the tie with Egyptian star Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, who has scored 14 goals.
Haaland was absent from his team’s lineup for four league matches due to injury, while Mohamed Salah headed to the Africa Cup of Nations to represent Egypt before sustaining an injury during a match against Ghana and is still recovering from a hamstring tear.
Premier League Top Scorers Table:
1. Erling Haaland, Norway, Manchester City, 16 goals.
2. Mohamed Salah, Egypt, Liverpool, 14 goals.
3. Dominic Solanke, England, Bournemouth, 13 goals.
4. Son Heung-min, South Korea, Tottenham, 12 goals.
5. Ollie Watkins, England, Aston Villa, 11 goals.
6. Jarrod Bowen, England, West Ham United, 11 goals.
