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Erling Haaland: Can Manchester City striker become Europe's most prolific player?

The records keep tumbling for Erling Haaland in what has been an incredible debut season in English football.

The Manchester City striker has scored 28 goals in 27 league outings so far this season, while hitting 42 goals in all competitions, and is firmly on course to break both records for a Premier League player.

What other scoring records is he closing in on? And just how close is he to becoming the most prolific forward in a season in Europe? BBC Sport takes a look.

Who has the Premier League record?

Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has the record for the most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League season

The record for the most goals in a single Premier League campaign was first set by Andy Cole in the 1993-94 season, when the then Newcastle United striker scored 34 league goals.