Erling Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm since his move to Manchester City. The superstar striker has helped City retain the Premier League title with a record-breaking season. His sensational form this season has kept the Cityzens in contention for the treble.

The Norwegian was recently named FWA (Football Writer’s Association) Footballer of the Year after winning Premier Player of the Year and Premier Young Player of the Year awards. A reporter asked him to make tough choices over his favorite goal-scoring moment. What was Haaland’s choice? Let us dive deeper to know. 

Erling Haaland makes a tough choice

Every goal for a striker holds a special place in his mind. It becomes difficult to name one specific favorite goal. That’s what happened with Haaland when the reporter asked about his favorite goal. However, the reporter made it easier for the Norwegian by giving him two options. He asked Haaland to choose between a hat trick against city rivals Manchester United and a crucial goal against Arsenal.

“Both amazing feelings. But, now I have to take that hat-trick, I think,” Haaland responded. The Norwegian has scored 36 goals this season in the Premier League. In the process, the former Dortmund striker notched four hat-tricks. One of those came against Manchester United on matchday nine. Haaland was in a sensational form in the game, and keeping in mind the rivalry between two Manchester clubs, his choice was appropriate. 

Haaland will next face United in the FA Cup final on June 3. He will hope to replicate the form again and win another trophy with the Cityzens after winning the league. Manchester City is striving for a treble this season, with the first UEFA Champions League trophy in sight. If they beat United in the FA Cup final and Inter Milan in the Champions League final, City will become the only team after Manchester United to achieve the European treble. The potential treble can make Haaland a strong contender for Ballon d’Or.

Can Haaland win Ballon d’Or this year?

Ballon d’Or is a prestigious individual award. After Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe’s heroics in the FIFA World Cup the previous year, fans touted them as strong contenders. However, Haaland, with his goal-scoring exploits and potential treble, is emerging as another contender for the coveted award.

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The Norwegian has outscored every top player this season. Manchester City is yet to play three more games, and it will be an opportunity for Haaland to add to his tally. Whether Haaland wins the Ballon d’Or, this year remains to be seen. But the Norwegian has announced himself on the world stage.

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