Premier League: Manchester City's Erling Haaland named player of the season
The Norwegian was also voted player of the season by the public
Manchester City's striker Erling Haaland bagged the player of the season award in the Premier League.
Haaland had a great season that too on debut in the Premier League. The 22-year-old scored 36 goals in 35 games, breaking the previous record of 34 in a single Premier League campaign shared by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer that had stood for nearly three decades.
For his brilliant performance, he also won the best young player award. He has now become the first person to win both awards in a single season.
Moreover, the Norwegian was also voted player of the season by the public.
"I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season," Haaland said.
"It has been an incredible first season in the Premier League and lifting the trophy last weekend in front of our fans at the Etihad was a very special moment for me," he added.
Haaland saw off competition from De Bruyne, Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane and Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier.
Haaland will have the chance to add to his Premier League tally on Sunday when City visit Brentford for their final game of the season.
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