Manchester City star Erling Haaland named Premier League player of the season

Manchester City's Norwegian star Erling Haaland was named the Premier League's player of the season on Saturday after a record-breaking debut campaign.

Haaland took the league by storm as he guided Manchester City to their third straight title.

The 22-year-old has scored 36 goals in 35 games this season, breaking the previous record of 34 in a single Premier League campaign shared by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer, a feat that stood for nearly three decades.

The Norwegian was voted player of the season by fans, captains of the 20 Premier League clubs and a panel of football experts.

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 for the top honour.

"I am honoured to have become the first player to win both awards in the same season - thank you to everyone who voted for me," Haaland said in a City statement.

It had to be him!@ErlingHaaland is your @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Season