Erling Haaland's Premier League record would help Man City meet two Pep Guardiola expectations

Erling Haaland's next goal for Manchester City will be one that will be remembered more than most in his incredible season so far. Sitting on 49 goals for the season in all competitions, of which 33 have come in the Premier League, Haaland is one away from equalling the all-time record for goals in a Premier League season.

The next goal after that will be played in montages for years to come, as it would break the record outright. Given Haaland's tendency to follow one goal with another, history could be made at Craven Cottage on Sunday as City take on Fulham. Of the 29 games he's scored in this season, 14 have seen Haaland score more than once, with six hat-tricks.

Haaland was unusually wasteful against Arsenal - even though his all-round play was brilliant and Aaron Ramsdale was in inspired form - but he still stayed alert to score in the final minute. Averaging a goal or assist every 58 minutes this season, the striker will be key to City's chances at Fulham as they look to build on the win over Arsenal on Wednesday.

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With Arsenal not playing until Tuesday, City know victory at Fulham would take them top of the table for 48 hours, and for the first time since beating the Gunners in February. With their title prospects firmly in their own hands, City also know that a win over West Ham on Wednesday in their first of two games in hand would also give them a chance of leapfrogging Arsenal into first.

However, Pep Guardiola was keen to ensure his players don't take anything for granted, reminding them of that last time they beat Arsenal, when they immediately followed it up with a frustrating draw at Nottingham Forest and slipped