Erling Haaland has made history in the English Premier League (EPL) after scoring a goal in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-0 victory over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea. The 20-year-old Norwegian striker became the first player to score in each of his first four appearances in the EPL, setting a new record.
Haaland opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 10th minute, before Jadon Sancho and Raphael Guerreiro added two more goals to secure the win for the German side. The victory was a much-needed boost for Dortmund, who had been struggling in the Bundesliga this season.
For Chelsea, the defeat was a major setback in their bid to qualify for the Champions League. Lampard’s side had been on a good run of form prior to the game, but were unable to contain Haaland’s threat. The Norwegian striker has now scored nine goals in four appearances in the EPL, and is quickly becoming one of the most feared strikers in Europe.
The defeat also highlighted the need for Lampard to strengthen his squad. Chelsea have been linked with a number of high-profile signings in recent weeks, and it is clear that they need to add quality if they are to compete for a top-four finish this season.
Haaland’s record-breaking performance will be remembered for some time, and it is clear that he is one of the most exciting young talents in world football. His performance against Chelsea showed why he is so highly rated, and it is clear that he will be a major threat to any team he faces in the future.
It remains to be seen how Chelsea will respond to their defeat, but it is clear that they need to strengthen their squad if they are to challenge for a top-four finish this season. Haaland’s record-breaking performance will be remembered for some time, and it is clear that he is one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
