Erling Haaland has secured the Golden boot for the third time in his four seasons at Manchester City,despite missing Pep Guardiola’s farewell match.
The Norwegian striker was left out of the City squad for their final-day 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, as the club celebrated Guardiola’s trophy-laden decade in charge. Even without featuring, Haaland’s tally proved unassailable, finishing five goals clear of Brentford’s Igor Thiago (22 goals), who earned a call-up to Brazil’s World Cup squad for his efforts.
Haaland’s 27 goals in 35 appearances this season mark his third Golden Boot, matching the achievements of Premier League legends Alan Shearer and Harry Kane. He now trails only Mohamed Salah and Thierry Henry, who have each won the award four times in the Premier League era.
Haaland’s Golden Boot Seasons:
-2022-23: 36 goals (record-breaking debut campaign)
2023-24: 27 goals
-2025-26: 27 goals
The 25-year-old began the 2025-26 season in explosive form, netting 19 goals in his first 17 league games. However, a mid-season lean patch during which he scored just once in seven matches coincided with City’s faltering title challenge. City won only twice in that period, ultimately finishing second behind Arsenal.
Haaland rediscovered his scoring touch late in the campaign, delivering crucial strikes such as the winner against Liverpool and a goal in the title-decider against Arsenal. Despite these contributions, dropped points at Everton and Bournemouth allowed Arsenal to clinch their first league title in 22 years.
Shearer and Kane’s Golden Boot Tallies:
Alan Shearer (three consecutive wins):
– 1994-95: 34 goals (Blackburn Rovers)
– 1995-96: 31 goals (Blackburn Rovers)
– 1996-97: 25 goals (Newcastle United)
Harry Kane:
– 2015-16: 25 goals (Tottenham Hotspur)
– 2016-17: 29 goals (Tottenham Hotspur)
– 2020-21: 23 goals (Tottenham Hotspur)
Haaland’s latest triumph underscores his extraordinary impact since arriving in England. With 112 Premier League goals in just over three seasons, the Norwegian continues to rewrite the record books as one of the most prolific strikers the league has ever seen.
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