Haaland bags Premier League Player and Young Player award

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Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland made history by becoming the first player to win both Premier League Player and Young player of the Year awards in the same season.

The 22-year-old only had to play 35 times in the Premier League to set a new record of 36 goals in a single season, which helped Manchester City keep the title.

“I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season – thank you to everyone who voted for me,” said Haaland in a City statement.

“It has been an incredible first season in the Premier League and lifting the trophy last weekend in front of our fans at the Etihad was a very special moment for me.”

The Norwegian, who was also named the football writers’ player of the year this week, has scored 52 goals in all competitions as City gets closer to a treble.

Next month, Pep Guardiola’s team will play in the FA Cup final against Manchester United and the Champions League final against Inter Milan.

“These awards would not have been possible without my amazing teammates, the manager and all of the staff at the club who help me perform on the pitch,” added Haaland.

“Now we have two more finals to go and we want to finish the season strong.”