# Erling Haaland’s Record-Breaking Premier League Season
Erling Haaland’s first season in the Premier League was nothing short of remarkable. The 20-year-old Norwegian striker scored an incredible 33 goals in just 34 appearances for champions Manchester City, setting a new record for goals scored by a debutant in the English top flight. As City prepare to launch their 2023-24 campaign at Burnley, BBC Sport looks back at some of Haaland’s best goals from his record-breaking season.
## Haaland’s Early Impact
Haaland arrived at the Etihad Stadium in January 2023, joining City from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth £90 million. He quickly made his mark, scoring on his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in a 3-1 victory. He then went on to score in each of his first four Premier League matches, becoming the first player to do so since Romelu Lukaku in 2013.
## A Goal-Scoring Machine
Haaland continued to find the net with regularity throughout the season, scoring in 11 consecutive matches between February and April. He also scored four hat-tricks during the campaign, including a memorable four-goal haul against Aston Villa in April. His 33 goals made him the highest-scoring debutant in Premier League history, surpassing the previous record of 32 set by Alan Shearer in 1994/95.
## A Bright Future Ahead
Haaland’s impressive form has seen him linked with a move away from City, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both reportedly interested in signing the Norwegian star. However, City manager Pep Guardiola has insisted that Haaland will remain at the club for the foreseeable future. With the 2023-24 season set to get underway, City fans will be hoping that Haaland can continue his remarkable goal-scoring form and help the club retain their Premier League title.
## Watch Highlights of the Weekend’s Action
If you want to relive some of Erling Haaland’s best goals from his record-breaking season, you can watch highlights of the weekend’s Premier League action on Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 on BBC iPlayer. With Haaland set to lead City’s attack once again this season, there’s sure to be plenty more goals to come from the Norwegian sensation.