Erling Haaland wins his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons after scoring 27 goals for Manchester City in the 2025–26 campaign

Erling Haaland, Manchester City striker, on Sunday, May 25, 2026, secured his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons despite not featuring in Manchester City’s final-day 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.

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The Norwegian forward finished the 2025–26 Premier League campaign with 27 goals in 35 appearances, underlining his continued dominance in front of goal even as Manchester City narrowly missed out on the league title.

Haaland’s absence from Pep Guardiola’s squad on a day of emotional farewell for the departing manager did not prevent him from finishing as the league’s top scorer.

With the latest award, Erling Haaland joins Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as a three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner.

He now sits behind only Mohamed Salah and Thierry Henry, who each hold four Golden Boot titles in the Premier League era.

The achievement further strengthens Haaland’s reputation as one of the most clinical strikers in world football since arriving in England.

Haaland’s campaign was defined by a blistering start, with 19 of his league goals coming within the opening 17 matches.

His early-season form played a major role in keeping Manchester City competitive during a tightly contested title race eventually won by Arsenal.

However, a mid-season dip saw him score just once in seven matches, a spell that coincided with a difficult run of results for City.

The striker returned to form in the closing stages of the season, delivering crucial goals in high-profile fixtures.

He scored decisive winners against Liverpool and Arsenal in matches that were widely seen as pivotal in the title race, even though Manchester City ultimately dropped points elsewhere.

Despite his late contributions, Arsenal’s consistency ensured they were crowned champions for the first time in 22 years.

Haaland’s individual success provided a bright spot in a season that ended in disappointment for Manchester City as they fell short in their bid to retain the Premier League crown.

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His consistency in front of goal once again highlighted his importance to Pep Guardiola’s side and his continued impact on English football.