Erling Haaland tipped to beat incredible Cristiano Ronaldo record after prolific start to new season with Man City

Erling Haaland delivered an outstanding performance for Manchester City, scoring two goals and providing an assist in their 5-1 victory over Burnley. This highlights his stellar form in the current season, which comes after a previous campaign marred by injuries that affected both him and the team's overall play.

Former Scotland international Ally McCoist commented on Haaland's potential to break Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record of 140 goals, expressing surprise but optimism if Haaland remains injury-free. McCoist also noted that Alan Shearer is concerned about Haaland challenging his own records, hoping Haaland might move to clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid.

McCoist praised Haaland's all-round play, emphasizing that while he may not have the dribbling skills of players like Zinedine Zidane, he has impressed with his defensive efforts, such as winning headers in his own box, showcasing him as a dedicated team player.

Additionally, McCoist discussed Manchester City's recent form, suggesting they had lost some of their fear factor but have recovered well, which could lead opponents to take more risks against them. He believes this open style of play would benefit Haaland, citing his counter-attacking goal against Arsenal as an example of how he thrives in such situations.

In related news, Harry Kane achieved a milestone by becoming the fastest player to score 100 goals for a club in Europe's top five leagues, following his brace for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.