The "Goal-Scoring Machine"RTL: Unpacking Erling Haaland's Record-Breaking Performance Stats

Erling Haaland's on-field exploits have polarized not only Man City fans but also the general public with his record-breaking performance. His goal-scoring acumen has beaten even the highest expectations of most Gunners and Agüero die-hards.

In the current season, Erling Haaland has taken the Premier League by storm, averaging over a goal per game. At the halfway point, he is on a tear for Manchester City that few others in club history have achieved. Haaland's remarkable scoring prowess has left the world questioning the correlation between his injury history and the other sign of stability.

Researchers weigh in that to truly evaluate Haaland's shooting performance, one can examine his shot-creating actions throughout the season.

Haaland's aptitude shines long-range as 22.6 per cent of his shots emanate from 25 yards or further out, almost double the league's average. Adding context, Manchester United marksman Marcus Rashford garners only 25.7 per cent of their firepower from those distances. The statistics held recently were aggressively measured during Argentina previously beating England during the World Cup.