Erling Haaland has been named as the Premier League 's Player of the Month for September.

The Manchester City striker took the award following a prolific month in the top flight that saw his score five goals, helping him sit top of the Premier League's goalscorer's tally.

He began the month as he meant to continue, with a brace in a 3-0 victory over neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad.

The 25-year-old found the net again a week later, in a tight-fought draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

A late brace and and assist against Burnley capped off September for Haaland, as City completed a 5-1 rout against the Clarets .

Haaland's performances this month in all competitions saw him join City's top 10 all-time leading goalscorers, with 133 for Pep Guardiola

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