Category Archives: Manchester City

Haaland Goals Per Game Comparison

It doesn’t feel that long ago since I did something like this for Sergio Aguero and I honestly felt it would be some time before the opportunity came again but then Erling Haaland arrived at Manchester City. So much was rightly made of Erling scoring his 100th Premier League goal last night that I thought I’d post a comparison between him and all other players who have netted 100 Premier League goals. Instead of totals though I decided to focus on the goals per game ratio and so here is a list of the top 25 goals per game ratios of PL players who have netted 100 goals or more. There are some amazing players on this list but significantly Haaland tops that list by some distance. It’s also gratifying to see that Aguero is third on the list.

The top 25 goals per game ratios for all PL players who have scored 100 goals or more… (note: some sources incorrectly put Kane above Aguero)

GoalsFirst NameSurnameGoals Per GameTotal PL Appearances
100ErlingHaaland0.9009111
175ThierryHenry0.6783258
184SergioAguero0.6691275
213HarryKane0.6656320
190MoSalah0.6070313
260AlanShearer0.5896441
113IanWright0.5305213
144Robinvan Persie0.5143280
127JimmyFloyd Hasselbank0.4739268
150MichaelOwen0.4601326
187AndyCole0.4517414
103CristianoRonaldo0.4364236
121RomeluLukaku0.4353278
163RobbieFowler0.4301379
149LesFerdinand0.4245351
145JamieVardy0.4240342
208WayneRooney0.4236491
111SadioMane0.4221263
104DidierDrogba0.4094254
106DarrenBent0.3841276
127SonHeung-min0.3814333
100MattLe Tissier0.3704270
126RobbieKeane0.3610349
111DionDublin0.3558312
146TeddySheringham0.3493418

Watch this space for other comparisons over the coming weeks.

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Manchester City 3 RB Salzburg 0

On this day (1 December) in 2010 City defeated Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League. It was a great night for Balotelli who scored twice. Subscribers can read about that game below:

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Happy 10th Anniversary Manchester City Women Supporters Club

Wednesday (26 November) saw the Manchester City Women Supporters Club celebrate their tenth anniversary with a special event at the City Football Academy. Both myself and my wife Heidi were guests (Heidi was a player with the original City Ladies and scored two goals in their inaugural match in November 1988), as were a few other players from the early years, founding manager Neil Mather and Steph Houghton (the extraordinary captain of the Club during the last decade or so). It was a great night.

The Supporters Club have created a great atmosphere at City Women games and they’ve been wonderful promoters for women’s football, not simply City. They deserve recognition and it was great to be there and help pay tribute to the fans. I was asked to say a few words and in my speech I made reference to the fact that back in 2014/2015 City made several important signings such as Steph, Jill Scott & Karen Bardsley, but it’s often overlooked that another major decision made at that time was to ask Blandie to establish a Supporters Club. Jayne, Dave, Jude, Dave & others helped direct the supporters club and the group grew over the decade that followed. They established a tone and atmosphere for supporting City Women that ensures this is a welcoming space. Over the last decade the Supporters Club has contributed significantly and is recognised by others at the FA and at other clubs for ensuring a positive mood and feeling for both City and their opponents.

They’ve also supported various non-City initiatives such as welcoming the Manchester Corinthians (see images below) and attending events connected with the Corinthians too.

I thought it was fitting too that last night, in the middle of the celebrations time and space was found by the committee to remember members from this first decade who are sadly no longer with us.

Thanks to all the committee and members for all you do. Here’s to the next decade.

There are some official photos from the anniversary event here:

https://flickr.com/photos/dave5150/with/54949762749

Watch These Highlights From 50 Years Ago Today!

You’ve got to watch this film of Manchester City v Wolves from today (29 November) in 1975. City win the game but there’s a deliberate handball that prevents a goal but doesn’t end up with a dismissal; a missed penalty; the referee taking out Mike Doyle and much more. Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkgSqz0Jeew

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Arsenal 0 Manchester City 1

On this day (29 November) in 2011 Manchester City defeated Arsenal 1-0 with an 83rd minute goal from Sergio Aguero. You can watch highlights below:

https://www.mancity.com/citytv/match-highlights/2011/november/arsenal-v-city-carling-cup-extended-30nov

Manchester City 3 Leipzig 2

Today (28 November) in 2023 City came back from being 2-0 down to win 3-2 against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League. You can see highlights here: https://www.mancity.com/citytv/mens/manchester-city-rb-leipzig-highlights-63836808 The victory meant that City won the group.

City’s scorers were Haaland, Foden and Alvarez.

Stoke v Manchester City 15 Years Ago

On this day (27 November) in 2010 City played out a dour draw at Stoke in the Premier League. If you fancy reading about it (and I’ve not really sold it with that description!) then see below:

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City Women: The First Game

Today (27 November) is the anniversary of the women’s team’s first game. It was payed at Boundary Park in 1988 and saw Oldham Athletic Ladies face Manchester City Ladies. I was there as my girlfriend, now wife, was playing. She scored two goals in the club’s 4-1 victory. Subscribers can read a 2,200 word long read on this historic first game. Enjoy!

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Today’s feature was the last on the 1980s. I hope you’ve enjoyed them. If you missed the earlier features then start here:

The 1980s: 1980-1981 Gow, Hutchison & McDonald

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League Tables From 50 Years Ago Today

On this day fifty years ago (26 November 1975) the League tables for England’s top two tiers looked like this. Surprising top two clubs? You can find out what happened to Manchester City that season by reading the following 5,320 word article on the entire 1975-76 season for the Blues – a season which saw Tony Book guide the club to major success. You can read this below.

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Manchester City Through to Last 16

On this day (25 November) in 2020 City defeated Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League to progress to the last 16. Subscribers can read about that game below:

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