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Amanda Langell

Erling Haaland Becomes First Player in Premier League History to Reach Historic Milestone

Erling Haaland scored Manchester City's first goal against Brighton. | IMAGO/Alexandra Fechete

Erling Haaland made Premier League history just 11 minutes into Manchester City's match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The sea of blue shirts at the Etihad leapt to their feet when Haaland opened the scoring the Seagulls. The Norway international stepped up to the spot, sent Bart Verbruggen the wrong way and drilled a penalty into the bottom right corner of the net to give Manchester City the 1–0 lead.

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