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Erling Haaland has become the first ever Premier League player to score 45 goals in all competitions during a single season.

Haaland achieved the remarkable feat by scoring in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory against Bayern Munich at the Etihad on Tuesday night. Pep Guardiola’s side will take a big lead to Bavaria for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie next week.

Haaland’s latest goal means he’s now scored one more than Mohamed Salah did for Liverpool during the 2017/18 campaign. He has also overshadowed Manchester United hero Ruud van Nistelrooy, who matched Salah’s tally of 44 goals during the 2002/03 season.

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Man City put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals as they tore apart reigning German champions Bayern Munich 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Spanish midfielder Rodri opened the scoring in glorious fashion with a stunning, curling effort from range. Bernardo Silva doubled the lead after the break with a brilliant header from Erling Haaland’s cross.

The Norwegian was soon on the scoresheet himself as he thundered home a John Stones knockdown to secure a thumping victory for City and Pep Guardiola against his manager’s former employers.

Here are all of the talking points as City continue their push for their first-ever Champions League crown…