Erling Haaland leapfrogs Raheem Sterling to take top spot in staggering Manchester City statistic | OneFootball

Manchester City have a new leading goalscorer in Premier League football under Pep Guardiola, in a staggering statistic revealed over the course of the weekend.

The Norwegian has been rewriting record books ever since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2022, and his latest achievement only underlines his unmatched impact.

Haaland’s remarkable scoring consistency has seen him outpace some of the finest forwards City have produced during Guardiola’s reign, despite having only just entered his fourth campaign with the club.

For a player who is still just 25 years old, the scale of his record-breaking exploits is nothing short of extraordinary, and Haaland’s goalscoring form has been a defining feature of Guardiola’s latest evolution of Manchester City.

While the Catalan coach has adapted to life without long-serving names such as Sergio Aguero, the presence of a prolific No.9 has given City a ruthless edge in the Premier League and beyond. It has also been crucial in their ability to chase silverware, particularly following a turbulent spell in the middle of last season.

City supporters have grown accustomed to seeing Haaland shatter expectations. His first season brought a record-breaking 36 Premier League goals in a single campaign, and the former Borussia Dortmund forward will be desperate to hit similar heights this time around.

Following his brace on the opening game of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Erling Haaland has established himself as Manchester City’s outright leading goalscorer in the top-flight for the club under Pep Guardiola.

With 87 goals now scored in 98 matches in the Premier League for the Sky Blues, the Norwegian forward has overtaken Raheem Sterling and the Englishman’s commendable haul of 85 goals in 194 games.

He is now also five goals clear of the club’s all-time leading goalscorer across competitions, with Sergio Aguero managing to notch 82 goals in 125 Premier League appearances during his time working under Pep Guardiola.

Looking ahead, Erling Haaland’s trajectory suggests that further records could fall in the coming months. Should he maintain his current strike rate, he could comfortably cross the 100-goal milestone in the Premier League for City before the end of this season – a feat that would cement his status among the division’s greatest forwards.

There will also be intrigue around how his partnership with the likes of Phil Foden, and new arrivals Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki develops. With Guardiola emphasising a fluid, attack-minded approach, Haaland may benefit from an even greater supply line.

For Manchester City fans, the question is not whether Erling Haaland will surpass more club legends, but rather how quickly. Every game feels like another chapter in a historic journey, with the Norwegian striker continuing to redefine what it means to be prolific at the Etihad.