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Erling Haaland makes history with award wins as Kalvin Phillips makes Man City admission

Haaland makes history with double award win

Manchester City star Erling Haaland has made history by becoming the first player to be named both the Premier League's Player and Young Player of the Season in the same campaign.

The summer signing from Borussia Dortmund has had an incredible first season at City. The 22-year-old has scored a remarkable 52 goals in all competitions.

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In the process, he has helped City win their fifth Premier League title in the space of six seasons. Pep Guardiola's men are also in the running to claim the Treble, with finals in the FA Cup against Manchester United and Champions League against Inter Milan to come.

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Phillips makes honest admission about his first season at City

Kalvin Phillips admits he has 'not done as much' as he would've liked in his debut season with City, but the midfielder insists he will give everything to make his mark at the club.

Phillips joined City last summer, signing a six-year contract after leaving boyhood club Leeds United in a deal worth £42million. The 27-year-old was brought in to compete with Rodri for the defensive midfield spot, with Fernandinho returning to Athletico Paranaense in Brazil following his release.

However, things have not gone to plan for Phillips, who had not started in the Premier League until last weekend's 1-0 win over Chelsea - a game that effectively meant nothing, with the title confirmed and Pep Guardiola making wholesale changes.

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