Erling Haaland clinches second successive Golden Boot as Man City goal machine joins Thierry Henry & Harry Kane in elite Premier League club

Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland has bagged back-to-back Premier League Golden Boot awards, joining an elite club in the process.

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• Haaland wins Golden Boot for the 2023-24 season
• Seventh player to go to back-to-back in EPL
• City crowned champions of England again

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After clinching the prestigious prize in his very first season in England where he netted a record 36 goals in 35 appearances, the Norwegian superstar has now won the award for a second consecutive season, scoring 27 goals in 31 matches for City, who also lifted their fourth successive Premier League crown after a 3-1 final day victory over West Ham.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The 23-year-old has now joined an elite Premier League club as he becomes only the seventh player in the competition's history to win the Golden Boot award in back-to-back seasons. The exclusive group of players include legendary names like Thierry Henry, Mohamed Salah, Michael Owen, Alan Shearer, Robin van Persie and Harry Kane.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Former Arsenal great Henry has won the Premier League award the most number of times in history, as he bagged it in the 2001-02, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, but Haaland will fancy his chances of chasing down the Frenchman in the coming years.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ERLING HAALAND?

  The Norway international will now enjoy a well-deserved break before returning to action for pre-season games as the Cityzens are set to travel to the US in July.