Sat Sep 14 17:57:35 UTC 2024: ## Haaland Makes History, but Falls Short of Unprecedented Feat in City Win

**Manchester, England:** Erling Haaland continued his blistering start to the Premier League season, breaking Wayne Rooney’s record for the most goals in the first four games of a campaign. However, the Norwegian superstar narrowly missed out on an even more historic feat: scoring three consecutive hat-tricks.

Haaland’s double against Brentford, who shocked the champions with an early lead, saw him reach nine goals in four matches. This surpassed Rooney’s previous record of eight goals. Despite his scoring prowess, Haaland fell short of becoming the first player in English league history to score three consecutive hat-tricks, a feat that has not been achieved in 78 years.

The match was a tense affair, with Brentford taking the lead after just 22 seconds. City dominated possession but were frustrated by a resilient Bees defense. Haaland eventually equalized and put City ahead before half-time, but Brentford remained a threat throughout.

The win keeps Manchester City at the top of the table, three points clear of their rivals after Liverpool’s surprise defeat at home. While Haaland’s pursuit of a historical hat-trick ended, his record-breaking start to the season continues to capture the imagination of fans and pundits alike.

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