Rio Ferdinand says Erling Haaland’s mission to break scoring records this season will be aided by the fact he will be resting for the duration of the World Cup.
Haaland's native Norway failed to qualify for Qatar 2022, meaning Manchester City ’s clinical striker will not be match-weary when the Premier League resumes in late December. Haaland’s brace against Sevilla in the Champions League on Tuesday took his season tally up to 12 after just seven games.
His amazing start to life at the Etihad has made him firm favourite for the Premier League and Champions League golden boot. Haaland's midweek double already saw him become the fastest player to rack up 25 goals in the competition (in 20 games), and many are predicting him to break the English top-flight season record too.
