April 2023 was a defining month in Erling Haaland’s sensational debut Premier League season, with the Manchester City striker producing a relentless run of goals and assists that helped propel his side into the title race and earned him the Premier League Player of the Month award. Across just four league outings he found the net in every game and contributed decisively in attack, finishing the month with six goals and two assists while breaking long-standing goalscoring records and underpinning City’s push for the title. His blend of power, positioning and ruthless efficiency made April one of the most destructive scoring months in recent league history.

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Match By Match

April 9th: Southampton 1-4 Manchester City – Returning from injury and immediately back to his best, Haaland tormented Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium. He opened his April account with a brace as City recovered from a slow first half to run out comfortable winners, converting chances with clinical precision and linking well with Kevin De Bruyne and Julian Álvarez. His goals not only helped cut the gap to league leaders Arsenal but also marked yet another chapter in his extraordinary goal-a-game-threat season.

April 15th: Manchester City 3-1 Leicester City – At the Etihad Stadium Haaland continued his prolific streak, scoring twice in the first half to draw level with the Premier League single-season goals record then held by Mohamed Salah. His early double, a penalty-like composed finish and a deft dink, set the tone for City’s victory, and although Leicester pulled a goal back, Haaland’s predatory instincts and sharp movement ensured the hosts maintained control and kept the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table

April 26th: Manchester City 4-1 Arsenal – In arguably the standout performance of the month, Haaland again tormented one of the division’s best defences as City dismantled title rivals Arsenal. While the goal tally in this game included significant contributions from De Bruyne and his teammates, Haaland’s influence was unmistakable, his intelligent movement created space and opportunities, directly contributing to the high-tempo attacking display that saw City break the Premier League goalscoring record for a 38-game campaign in the process.

April 30th: Fulham 1-2 Manchester City – Closing the month at Craven Cottage, Haaland struck early from the penalty spot to give City the lead and reach another milestone in his record-chasing season. Although Fulham responded, Manchester City regained control and secured the win, with Haaland’s finish under pressure illustrating his composure and consistency. This performance not only clinched three more points but also capped a historic month where his relentless scoring helped City move above Arsenal in the Premier League table