Haaland has now scored against all 25 Premier League opponents faced
His goal in Manchester City’s 5–3 win over Sunderland completed the set of opponents he has faced in the competition, according to statistics cited by VnExpress.
Haaland against Sunderland on September 20, 2026. Photo: AP / VnExpress.
Erling Haaland has scored against all 25 opponents he has faced in the Premier League after netting in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland on September 20. VnExpress reported that he became the second player after Harry Kane to score against every opponent he had faced at least twice in the competition.
Sunderland had been the remaining exception before the match. Haaland’s 81st-minute goal was confirmed following a VAR offside check, taking his Premier League tally to 117. The 25-team milestone refers to opponents scored against, rather than a tally of goals against each team.
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