English Premier League: Leeds United 1-3 Manchester City – Haaland emerges fastest player to score 20 top flight goals in a season

Manchester City made light work of Leeds United in the Premier League match at Elland Road on Wednesday 28 December.

Norwegian striker, Erling Braut Haaland, netted twice for Manchester City against Leeds United in the Premier League match at the Elland Road
Norwegian striker, Erling Braut Haaland, netted twice for Manchester City against Leeds United in the Premier League match at the Elland Road. Photo: @ManCity

The visitors cruised through their hosts 3-1 with Norwegian sharpshooter, Erling Braut Haaland, becoming the fastest player to score 20 English top flight goals in a season. Haaland scored a brace at Elland Road to help Manchester City grab all three away points.

With this result, Pep Guardiola’s side have reduced Arsenal’s lead at the top of the League table to five points.

Rodri’s before-the-break goal opened scoring for the Citizens, and Haaland netted a brace in the 51st and 64th minutes.

The Peacocks pulled one back through Pascal Struijk’s header from a corner.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, in his post-match comments, said, Citizens’ performance against the Peacocks was great ⬇️

💬 A great performance 🙌

⚪️ 1-3 ⚫️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/e7ZfsgA4vM

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 28, 2022

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