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The Digest:

Erling Haaland’s brace in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory has taken his goal tally for the club to 146, officially surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s total at Manchester United.

Key Points:
  • Haaland reached 146 City goals in just over three seasons, a rate of almost one per match.
  • Ronaldo accumulated his tally across six seasons, evolving from a winger into a Ballon d’Or winner.
  • The achievement comes amid debate comparing Ronaldo’s creative flair with Haaland’s pure finishing.
  • Haaland, 25, recently scored his 100th Premier League goal, eyeing further historic milestones.
  • His goals have propelled City to multiple titles under Pep Guardiola’s system-built dominance.
  • Fans note the differing contexts: Ronaldo’s transformative rise versus Haaland’s immediate impact in an assembled super-team.
  • The milestone underscores a shift toward hyper-specialized striking in contemporary football.
The record marks more than a numerical pass—it symbolizes two distinct pathways to greatness in football: one of artistic development, the other of surgical execution, both rooted in the storm of elite competition.

Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Match reports, Premier League statistics
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