# Erling Haaland equals Salah’s 32-goal PL record with 8 games to go

URL: https://technosports.co.in/erling-haaland-equals-salahs-32-goal-pl-record/  
Published: 2023-04-16  
Updated: 2023-04-16  
Author: Arsh Das

Erling Haaland has equalled Mohamed Salah’s 2017/18 record of scoring 32 goals in one season. The [Manchester City](https://technosports.co.in/this-finally-manchester-city-champions-league/) forward scored twice as his side defeated Leicester City 3-1 to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal. He was withdrawn at half time, considering City will face Bayern Munich in midweek and need their players at their best. 

The 22-year-old first scored from the penalty spot, after Wilfried Ndidi gave away a handball. He was then assisted by Kevin De Bruyne for his second goal, which helped him [match the record](https://twitter.com/KvngWhillz/status/1647299536220463104?s=20). 

## Erling Haaland matches Mohamed Salah’s 32-goal record 

> ERLING HAALAND TIES MO SALAH’S RECORD FOR MOST PL GOALS IN A 38-GAME SEASON (32) 🔥 [pic.twitter.com/dTyxNG4jTF](https://t.co/dTyxNG4jTF)
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> — B/R Football (@brfootball) [April 15, 2023](https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1647282811609694208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

There are still eight games to go for the Norwegian in the season, and he has arguably been the best player in the league by a long shot. The all-time Premier top scorer award belongs to Alan Shearer and Andy Cole, who scored 34 goals in one season when there were 42 games in a season. 

In spite of having four less games to earn the record, Erling Haaland could equal the 34-goal mark in the very next game. And if he manages to stay injury free, he could hit a 40-goal figure by the time the season is over. 

Ever since arriving from Borussia Dortmund, the Manchester City number 9 has been on fire. He has been breaking records every week in the English top flight, and has undoubtedly played a legendary first season.