Key Takeaways:
- Erling Haaland earned the Premier League Player of the Month award for September by scoring five goals and supplying one assist in three matches
- The Manchester City striker now totals seven derby goals against Manchester United, just one shy of Sergio Agüero and Wayne Rooney’s record
- Jack Grealish claimed the August award after an impressive start at Everton
September Excellence Sees Haaland Recognised Again
Manchester City’s prolific forward, Erling Haaland, has secured the Premier League Player of the Month award for September, marking the fourth time he has claimed the honour in his career. Across three league fixtures, the Norwegian international found the net five times and contributed one assist, further underlining his status as one of the division’s most lethal strikers.
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Congratulations to @ErlingHaaland, your September @PremierLeague Player of the Month pic.twitter.com/YzOQ7qNE4B— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) October 10, 2025
Derby Domination and Season Statistics
Haaland was particularly influential in the city derby, netting a brace against Manchester United to bring his total derby tally to seven goals, trailing just one behind the all-time record shared by Sergio Agüero and Wayne Rooney. His momentum continued as he registered the opening goal during the 1:1 draw with Arsenal and went on to score twice more in City’s encounter with Burnley. As a result, Haaland has now notched eight Premier League goals since the campaign began.
| Opponent | Goals Scored | Assists | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 2 | 0 | Win |
| Arsenal | 1 | 0 | 1:1 Draw |
| Burnley | 2 | 1 | Win |
Competition and Previous Winner
Haaland claimed the September accolade ahead of notable contenders, including Martin Zubimendi, Daichi Kamada, Yankuba Minteh, Robin Røfs, and Granit Xhaka. The Player of the Month award for August was secured by Jack Grealish, who enjoyed a strong start to his stint at Everton.
