Manchester City’s Erling Haaland has continued his incredible debut campaign in England by breaking the record for most goals in a single Premier League season when he struck his side’s second against West Ham United. 

The Norwegian goal-machine’s chipped finish from a Jack Grealish pass in the 70th minute took him to 35, past the record he had shared with Alan Shearer and Andy Cole.

“It’s a special night and a special moment. I’m really happy and proud. I don’t know what else to say,” Haaland told Sky Sports.

“I knew about the record, of course, but we tried to create chances to score and it wasn’t easy because they wanted to defend. We struggled in the first half but they eventually came.”

The City players formed a guard of honour after the game at the City of Manchester Stadium, enthusiastically patting Haaland on the head as he ran through in celebration.

His dad Alfie Haaland, who also played for City, watched from one of the boxes with a wide smile and accepted congratulatory handshakes from everyone around him.

“He deserved [the honour guard],” manager Pep Guardiola said.

“All the team deserved it, because without the team he couldn’t do it, but he’s a special striker.

“We are very pleased for him because he’s a joy, not just to work with him, [as] manager, I think everyone is happy to have him with us.

“I think in football when there is a special occasion, we have to show how special it is, as [we did] today with Erling. To overcome Andy Cole and Alan Shearer — incredible top, top strikers, it’s special.”

Both Shearer and Cole set their tallies in 42-game seasons.

Haaland addressed the team in the dressing room, telling them “I don’t know what more to say but thank you guys so much”.