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WATCH: Alisson puts record on a plate for Erling Haaland! Man City hitman brings up lightning-fast 50th Premier League goal - but Liverpool stopper has an absolute stinker

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  • Haaland fired in opener against Liverpool
  • Now has 50 Premier League goals to his name
  • Needed just 48 matches to reach milestone
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The striker took on a Nathan Ake pass and smashed it beyond Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson to give City the lead after 27 minutes. The effort takes the Norwegian's tally up to 50 goals in just 48 games - no one has ever reached the milestone so quickly in the Premier League.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Haaland has now broken Manchester United legend Andy Cole's record as the fastest to reach 50 Premier League goals. Cole managed to reach half a century of goals in 65 matches. Haaland now has 70 goals for Pep Guardiola's men in all competitions, needing just 72 games to hit that figure.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR HAALAND?

    Haaland and his City team-mates will attempt to hold onto their lead at the Etihad Stadium and ensure they stay top of the Premier League by collecting the three points against the Reds.