As Liverpool prepares to face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, the Premier League’s two most prolific forwards, Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland, are not just battling for their clubs—they are also locked in a heated race for the Premier League Golden Boot.

With some of the world’s best players—such as Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius—competing for the prestigious honor, many expected one of these superstars to lead the Champions League scoring charts.

Ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash against Liverpool, coach Pep Guardiola has left striker Erling Haaland's availability in question.

Erling Haaland was substituted late in Manchester City's victory over Newcastle due to a knee injury. The injury occurred during a defensive action, causing immediate concern given its timing—just four days before the crucial Champions League second leg against Real Madrid. Haaland's participation in the return match is now uncertain.

In the playoffs game against Real Madrid, Erling Haaland scored a brace for Manchester City, reaching a milestone in the UEFA Champions League.

Myles Lewis-Skelly's goal celebration, mimicking Erling Haaland's signature pose, sparked controversy in the Premier League. The celebration, seen as a response to a previous taunt from Haaland, drew criticism for being disrespectful.

Reports from Spain suggest that Erling Haaland’s future may not be as tightly bound as it seems. The new deal is said to include a mechanism allowing him to leave for three of Europe’s biggest clubs—including Real Madrid and Barcelona.

At just 21, Jude Bellingham has added another milestone to his burgeoning soccer legacy, equaling Lionel Messi’s record for Champions League goal contributions by players aged 21 and under.

Erling Haaland's unprecedented goalscoring pace in the Champions League has rewritten the record books. He reached ten goals in just seven matches and twenty in fourteen, shattering previous records.

While emphasizing Messi's incomparable status, Pep Guardiola did acknowledge other players who share a similar goalscoring prowess.

Reports suggest the existence of a secret release clause in Erling Haaland's new contract, raising questions about whether Pep Guardiola could lose the Manchester City striker.

Erling Haaland's new Manchester City deal not only ensures his future with the reigning Premier League champions but also propels him into the ranks of the highest-paid athletes in soccer and global sports.

Manchester City has made a bold statement by securing Erling Haaland's services until 2034. This deal delivers a significant blow to Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, who have long coveted the prolific forward.

Newcastle's significant investment in Alexander Isak (€150 million market value) is paying off handsomely, with the Swedish striker delivering exceptional performances and solidifying his place as a key figure in their ambitious project.

It's crucial to remember that any video game simulation, like the EA FC 25 projection of Haaland and Mbappé's careers, has inherent limitations and cannot fully predict the unpredictable nature of professional football.