Lescott Defends Haalands Goal Dominance at Manchester City

Erling Haaland has scored 98 goals in 107 Premier League games, nearing Alan Shearer’s 100-goal mark in 124 matches. Despite Pep Guardiola urging others to contribute, ex-City defender Joleon Lescott believes there’s no concern as long as Haaland keeps scoring and City keeps winning, calling his consistency beyond just being in form.

For the 2025 season, Erling Haaland continues to dominate Manchester City’s goalscoring charts, with no other player coming close to his tally. Remarkably, City’s next highest Premier League scorer is Burnley defender Maxime Esteve, who netted two own goals at the Etihad last month. While Pep Guardiola has urged his wingers and midfielders to share the attacking burden, former defender Joleon Lescott believes there is no real concern as long as Haaland keeps finding the net.

Lescott explained that if the team is winning and performing well, the distribution of goals hardly matters. Haaland’s consistency has been extraordinary, with 98 goals in just 107 Premier League appearances, putting him on course to become the fastest player to reach 100. The current record belongs to Alan Shearer, who achieved the milestone in 124 matches and remains the all-time leading scorer with 260 goals.

Lescott noted that although squad rotation could influence Haaland’s numbers, his hunger for goals and constant drive for improvement set him apart. The Norwegian striker, who has been prolific throughout his career, continues to demonstrate an unrelenting desire to score, making him one of the most formidable forwards in world football.