Erling Haaland grabbed an outrageous 84th-minute winner against his former club Borussia Dortmund as Manchester City came from behind with two late goals to seal a 2-1 win in Champions League Group G on Wednesday.

Champions League: Manchester City's Erling Haaland hurts Dortmund with brilliant late strike

Erling Haaland has been taring up the English Premier League ever since his joining Manchester City from German club Borrusia Dortmund this cummer. However, things could have been very different for the Norwegian striker as he was on the radar of several top Premier League clubs while he was still very young and playing for Molde FK in his country.

Liverpool or Arsenal could have got him: Scout reveals how Premier League clubs missed out on Erling Haaland

Another high-voltage clash will be held in the UEFA Champions League with Manchester City set to host Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad stadium in Manchester. This will be the Cityzens' second Champions League group stage match and will see Erling Haaland come face-to-face with his former club.

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Barcelona frontman Xavi Hernandez recently offered fans a sneak peek into his list of the best strikers in the world. He included the likes of Catalunya's own Robert Lewandowski, arch-nemeses Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

Barcelona’s Xavi snubs Kylian Mbappe as he backs Erling Haaland among others as world’s best strikers

Manchester City striker Erlin Haaland continued his red-hot form for the club in their Champions League opener against Sevilla on Wednesday. Haaland bagged a brace as City thrashed Sevilla 4-0 to get off to a flying start in the Champions League.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland breaks Kylian Mbappe's elite record with stunning brace against Sevilla

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry recently offered fans his personal take on who is the better forward between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Henry chose to back his compatriot and PSG's marquee attacker, Mbappe, over the rising Manchester City talent, Haaland.

Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland? Thierry Henry settles long-standing best forward debate

Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard recently offered fans some insight into their plans ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City. While discussing their prospects in the match, Gerrard admitted that they were going to keep a close eye on Erling Haaland due to the attacking threat that he presents.

'He is a top player'- Steven Gerrard admits Aston Villa will be wary of the threat Erling Haaland presents

Erling Haaland hit a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City crushed Nottingham Forest 6-0, while leaders Arsenal extended their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Erling Halaand hits second successive hat-trick as Man City attain big win, Arsenal beat Aston Villa 2-1

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck a second-half hat-trick as the Premier League champions came back from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Premier League: Erling Haaland scores hat-trick as Manchester City fightback to beat Crystal Palace 4-2

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Liverpool thrashed Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield on Saturday (July 30). It was a brilliant performance from Jurgen Klopp's Reds, who had missed out on the Engish Premier League (EPL) title by just a point last season.

WATCH: Erling Haaland misses a sitter for Manchester City as Liverpool win Community Shield

Premier League champions Manchester City have one of the strongest squads in Europe and have further strengthened their roster by adding some big names once again this season.

'They will miss Sterling, Jesus a lot': Sergio Aguero issues warning to Man City over Erling Haaland

Manchester City have completed the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions said on Monday.

Manchester City complete signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland

Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland scored on his last game for the German club as they beat Hertha Berlin 2-1 on Saturday in the season finale, forcing their opponents into a relegation playoff.

Erling Haaland scores in farewell appearance for Borussia Dortmund ahead of Man City move

Kevin de Bruyne breathed fire when Manchester City locked horns with Wolverhampton Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday night (May 11). In a clash where the Cityzens ran through the hapless Wolves, by 5-1, de Bruyne ended with as many as four goals.

Man City's Kevin de Bruyne replicates 'Erling Haaland celebration' after memorable hat-trick vs Wolves - WATCH

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Norwegian striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund on July 1, the two clubs announced on Tuesday. "The transfer remains subject to the club finalising terms with the player," City said.

Manchester City reach agreement to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on Tuesday (May 10) responded to the reports of the club being close to finalising a deal for Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

'Everybody knows...': Pep Guardiola responds to reports of Manchester City signing Erling Haaland

Manchester City are reportedly set to announce the blockbuster transfer of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland this week. The reigning Premier League champions are currently locked in a close battle with Liverpool to win their second title on the trot and have already started planning for the upcoming season by strengthening their squad.

Erling Haaland set to join Manchester City, move likely to be completed this week - Report

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland said the club have been pressing him to make a decision about his future and therefore "things will happen now", as the Norwegian continues to attract interest from several top European sides.

'Things will happen now': Erling Haaland being pressed by Borussia Dortmund to make decision on future

Robert Lewandowski might have missed out on the 2021 Ballon d'Or, finishing second behind the legendary Lionel Messi but he has had a fabulous 2021. The Bayern Munich striker has continued his goal-scoring exploits last season in the ongoing season and has been unstoppable for the Bundesliga leaders.

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Borussia Dortmund's star striker Erling Haaland will be sidelined for "several weeks" with a hip flexor injury, coach Marco Rose said Friday. The 21-year-old Norwegian played the entire match as Dortmund went down 4-0 to Ajax in the Champions league on Wednesday.

Erling Haaland out for 'several weeks' with hip flexor injury

Erling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Borussia Dortmund repeatedly came from behind before beating Bayer Leverkusen 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga game on Saturday.

Erling Haaland inspires Dortmund to thrilling win over Leverkusen

Bayern Munich are the next team to try to shackle Norwegian goal-machine Erling Braut Haaland when the defending Bundesliga champions face Borussia Dortmund for the German Super Cup on Tuesday.

Football - Bayern next up for Haaland in German Super Cup showdown at Dortmund

Manchester City are still looking for a striker who could fill the void left by Sergio Aguero, however, the club manager Pep Guardiola has said that they are being priced out of the market for a new player and may just stick with what they have for the upcoming season.

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