It was a second successive home defeat for Real following their 2-0 reverse against Celta Vigo at the weekend and heaped more pressure on coach Xabi Alonso, whose side have won just two of their last eight in all competitions.

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Lanky Haaland shattered the previous record set by former Newcastle and Blackburn star Alan Shearer, who took 124 matches to reach 100 goals.

Man City’s Haaland makes Premier League history in nine-goal thriller against Fulham

Norway would have had to lose by nine goals or more in order to be overtaken by Italy for the group's only automatic place for next summer's finals in North America, but Stale Solbakken's side ended their campaign in glorious fashion.

Haaland helps Norway sink Italy for first FIFA World Cup berth since 1998

Norway’s perfect record means they have 21 points with a goal difference of +29 from seven matches and Italy are on 18 points with a goal difference of +12 from the same number of matches.

Explained: Here's how Italy can qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Norway clash

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Norway now lead Group I with 18 points, six more than second-placed Italy, who beat Estonia 3-1 in Tallinn to stay on track for qualification.

Haaland’s hat-trick puts Norway on brink of World Cup qualification as Italy stay in hunt

It looked as though the 2023 European champions would leave the principality with a second win in as many outings in this season's league phase, but they were denied by a 90th-minute spot-kick.

Champions League: Haaland scores brace but Monaco hold Man city at draw

City remain six points adrift of leaders Liverpool, but victory is a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of facing Serie A champions Napoli and Premier League title rivals Arsenal next week.

Erling Haaland hits brace as Manchester City inflict derby demolition on United

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Erling Haaland eyes FA Cup to save face after Man City's 'horrific' season

Football, Sports: He didn’t sprint like a winger or glide like classic No. 10. He moved like a chess grandmaster—deliberate, precise, seeing spaces that didn’t yet exist

The silent maestro: Kevin De Bruyne’s Etihad symphony comes to a close

Football, Sports: The prolific 24-year-old Norwegian was forced off in Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth after scoring his 30th goal of the season

Haaland ruled out for up to seven weeks: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms

Sports, Football: City have been a shadow of the side this season and Guardiola said earlier that even FA Cup glory would not save a miserable season.

Manchester City come from behind to seal FA Cup semis spot after Haaland limps off

Sports, Football: After four consecutive title triumphs, City's defence of their crown is realistically over as they are 17 points adrift of Liverpool in fourth.

Premier League: City’s Haaland doubtful for showdown clash with leaders Liverpool

Sports, Football: Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao's long-term injury absences have been compounded by new injuries for Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez.

Champions League Preview: Injury-hit Madrid readies for Manchester City in blockbuster clash

Sports, Football: City's victory puts them back in pole position to qualify for next season's UCL, just days before they try to save themselves in this season's competition.

PL: Erling Haaland leads Manchester City revival to beat Chelsea

Sports, Football: Since joining Manchester City, Haaland has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, one Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

Erling Haaland signs record deal with Manchester City until 2034

Sports, Football: Chelsea's recent woes continued with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace, meaning they have taken just two points from four games over the festive period.

Premier League: Erling Haaland scores brace in Man City win; Spurs lose to Newcastle

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confident of Erling Haaland finding form

The downturn has seen the usually prolific Haaland, a key figure while City were winning an unprecedented four successive Premier League titles, denied of service and chances while scoring just once in his last five appearances.



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