Erling Haaland makes history as Man City star wins two Premier League awards

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has become the first person to win both Premier League Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year in the same season.

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Haaland was the overwhelming favourite to swoop both awards following an outstanding maiden season in England where he has broken scoring records left, right and centre.

The 22-year-old has scored 36 goals in 35 appearances so far, breaking Alan Shearer and Andy Cole’s record for most goals in a single season, helping City overcome Arsenal to win a third straight league title.

Across all competitions, he has netted 52 goals in 51 games with the Citizens on the verge of winning the treble, with the FA Cup final against Manchester United and the Champions League final against Inter Milan coming up in the next few weeks.

‘I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season – thank you to everyone who voted for me,’ the Norway striker told City’s official website.

‘It has been an incredible first season in the Premier League and lifting the trophy last weekend in front of our fans at the Etihad was a very special moment for me.

‘These awards would not have been possible without my amazing team-mates, the manager and all of the staff at the club who help me perform on the pitch. Now we have two more finals to go and we want to finish the season strong.’

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