Erling Haaland breaks record in Manchester derbies

Manchester City's Norwegian forward Erling Haaland has become the top goalscorer in Manchester derbies in the English Premier League.

Operativ Media reports, citing Prime Video Sport UK, that the Norwegian forward has scored a total of nine goals against Manchester United. Haaland reached this milestone in just eight matches.

With this, he has surpassed other players, including Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero, who both scored eight goals in Manchester derbies.

Eric Cantona and Phil Foden follow on the list with seven goals each, while Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, and Paul Scholes have scored five goals each.