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From being in the shadow of local rivals Manchester United to becoming the first-ever team to win four consecutive Premier League titles, Manchester City have come a long way over the last decade and a half. They have practically monopolized the English top flight, winning the title eight times in the previous 12 years. Only the Red Devils won more Premier League titles (13) under Sir Alex Ferguson, but as things stand, they are in no position to add their 14th any time soon.
With the memories of Manchester City’s eighth Premier League title (10 in total) still fresh, let us take a quick look at five marksmen who have helped them in their journey to English dominance. Continue reading to check out Man City’s five leading goalscorers in the Premier League era:
#5 David Silva: 60 Goals
David Silva Won 4 Premier League Titles
Former Spain international David Silva kicks off the list of Manchester City marksmen, having scored 60 goals in 309 Premier League games. Silva’s primary job was to fashion goals, as reflected by his impressive haul of 93 assists. The fact that he also popped up with clinical strikes was a pleasant bonus.
Silva joined Manchester City ahead of the 2010-11 season and spent nine years at the club, helping them to four Premier League titles. Overall, he appeared in 436 matches for the reigning English champions, bagging 77 goals and claiming 130 assists.
#4 Erling Haaland: 63 Goals
Erling Haaland Has Scored 63 Premier League Goals
The Premier League is one of the toughest divisions to be in for center-forwards. From low-blocking teams to tough-as-nails center-backs, the league has it all, making it difficult for strikers to find the back of the net. Of course, the statement above does not ring true for Erling Haaland, who has turned the Premier League Golden Boot race into an unfair contest. In only two seasons, the Norwegian striker scored 63 times in the English top flight, playing only 66 games. The ex-Borussia Dortmund…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-05-21 08:39:51
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