LONDON :Even by goal-machine Erling Haaland's lofty standards, his start to this season has been extraordinary.

The Norwegian struck the only goal in Manchester City's 1-0 win at Brentford on Sunday, taking his tally to nine goals in seven Premier League games.

For club and country he has already amassed 18 in 11 games, only failing to score once, and the 25-year-old has scored in nine successive matches for the first time in his career.

"I have never felt better than I do now," Haaland, who showed his pace and power to latch on to Josko Gvardiol's lofted pass before smashing a shot past Caoimhin Kelleher, said.

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