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Alex Oakhill

Mon 6 October 2025 9:28, UK

Erling Haaland has been as prolific as ever in the Premier League this season and looks set to challenge Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe for the European Golden Boot.

Haaland scored the only goal for Manchester City as they beat Brentford 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Pep Guardiola’s side are now just three points behind table-topping Arsenal in the Premier League.

City are also unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, bouncing back from a difficult start to the season.

Erling Haaland recognises Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe

Haaland has started the campaign in superb form, scoring nine in his first seven top-flight games.

The 25-year-old is already three goals clear of second-place Antoine Semenyo in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot, which he is aiming to win for the third time in four seasons.

Following Man City’s win at the Gtech Community Stadium, Haaland was asked about his battle with Kane for the European Golden Boot in a post-match interview with BBC Sport, and the Norwegian international was quick to remind everyone that Mbappe was in the race as well.

He said: “Don’t forget Kylian (Mbappe) as well, he has had a great start as well. They (Kane and Mbappe) are doing amazing, so I need to try to keep up!”

Harry Kane leads Haaland in race for European Golden Boot

The European Golden Boot is given to the player across Europe who scores the most goals in their respective league over the course of a season.

So far this term, Kane tops the standings with 11 goals in six Bundesliga appearances for Bayern Munich.

After his strike against Brentford, Haaland is just two behind the former Tottenham man, with Mbappe level with the Norwegian on nine.

The free-scoring trio are also battling for the Champions League Golden Boot.

After two gameweeks, Mbappe leads the way with five goals, with Kane on four and Haaland on three.