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Haaland’s brace equals Mohammed Salah’s 32 EPL goal record

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Haaland’s brace equals Mohammed Salah’s 32 EPL goal record 

The thirty-two (32) goals scored by Mohammed Salah in the 2017/18 season in the English Premier League (EPL) has been equalled after Manchester City’s striker, Erling Haaland scored a brace in Saturday’s EPL fixture between City and Leicester which ended 3-1 in City’s favour.

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Haaland had his 30th goal of the season last weekend when they trashed Southampton 4-1.

The Norwegian surpassed Luis Suarez’ 31 goals in the 2013/14 season, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 31 goals in 2007/08 season and Alan Shearer’s 31 goals in the 1995/96 season.

There is no doubt more goals are in the bag for the 22-year-old who was signed last summer from Borussia Dortmund for €60 million.

His current market value has increased to €170 million.

Saturday’s win City saw them closing in on gap with league leaders, Arsenal who are 73 points while City have 70 points.

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