Erling Haaland further solidified his position as the top scorer in the English Premier League after scoring two goals in Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. This is remarkable considering the Man City striker was sidelined for almost two months due to a fractured leg.
This was Haaland's first goal since November 28th, 2023. He suffered a leg injury on December 6th, 2023, during a match against Aston Villa and didn't return to play until January 31st, 2024, against Burnley.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, expressed surprise at Haaland's swift return to form after such a significant injury layoff. Pep believes Haaland will be a crucial asset for the team in their bid to defend their Premier League title this season.
"I told him to stay positive and the situation would come. The first goal was a little sloppy but the finish was exceptional, and the finish for the second goal was also exceptional. It's very important for us, having Erling with us," said Pep, as reported by *Goal.com* on Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
With these two additional goals, Haaland now has a total of 16 goals. He comfortably holds the top spot in the Premier League's top scorer list this season, two goals ahead of Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
Most recently, Bukayo Saka entered the top 11 Premier League scorers after contributing two goals to Arsenal's resounding 6-0 victory over West Ham at the London Olympic Stadium on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 (WIB). Saka has accumulated 10 goals, tying with four other players.
Here is the complete list of the Premier League's top scorers for week 24 of the 2023-2024 season, up to February 11th, 2024:
1. Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 16 goals
2. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 14 goals
3. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth): 13 goals
4. Son Heung-Min (Tottenham Hotspur): 12 goals
5. Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United): 11 goals
6. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa): 11 goals
7. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur): 10 goals
8. Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers): 10 goals
9. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United): 10 goals
10. Cole Palmer (Chelsea): 10 goals
11. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): 10 goals