May 12, (THEWILL) – Erling Haaland, the prolific Manchester City striker, has clinched the prestigious EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month award for April.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Haaland expressed his delight and gratitude for winning the accolade for the second time this season. He acknowledged the significance of their unbeaten run in the English Premier League throughout April and emphasised his determination to continue contributing to the team’s success until the end of the season.
Haaland’s exceptional goal-scoring prowess has been instrumental in City’s recent victories. That is why the recognition he has received has extended beyond the Player of the Month award. He also triumphed in the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year category, securing a staggering 82% of the total votes collected.
Furthermore, the former Borussia Dortmund forward currently holds the EPL record for the most goals scored by an individual in a single season. Throughout April, Haaland’s performance reached new heights, solidifying his status as one of the league’s premier talents.
In just four appearances, the Norwegian striker netted an impressive six goals, contributing significantly to City’s ascension to the top of the table, overtaking Arsenal in the process.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
