Erling Haaland broke the record for the most goals in a single Premier League season as Manchester City again leapfrogged Arsenal in the title race with a second-half blitz against depleted West Ham.
The Norwegian phenomenon’s 51st goal of a truly remarkable first campaign in English football was his 35th in the top-flight in just 31 appearances, moving one clear of previous joint record-holders Andy Cole and Alan Shearer. He received a guard of honour off the pitch from his adoring team-mates in jubilant scenes following the full-time whistle.
