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'I've said it before' - Erling Haaland sends message after becoming youngest and quickest player to hit 40 Champions League goals

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  • Haaland scored his 40th Champions League goal
  • Needed just 35 games to reach milestone
  • Sent message of thanks to his supporters
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Haaland helped inspire City to a comeback win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday. The reigning European champions were 2-0 down before the Norwegian pulled one back early in the second half and both Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez struck to secure the win. The 23-year-old needed just 35 games to score his 40 goals in the competition - making him the quickest to do so as well as the youngest.

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  • WHAT HAALAND SAID

    The striker celebrated the record with a post on social media, writing in the caption: "I've said it before. I'll say it again. Nothing happens without you all. Thank you for the endless support! We keep working."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The European record is the second one Haaland has broken in a matter of days. The ex-Borussia Dortmund star opened the scoring as City drew 1-1 with Liverpool on Saturday. That was his 50th goal in the Premier League and he reached that milestone in just 48 matches.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND?

    Haaland will aim to continue his goalscoring exploits this weekend when City take on Tottenham in the Premier League. The English champions will hope to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal, who are a point ahead of them.

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