Haaland Needs Hat-Trick Against Man United to Equal Rooney’s Derby Record

Erling Haaland could draw level with Wayne Rooney as the top scorer in Manchester derby history when Manchester United face Manchester City this weekend. Haaland has scored eight goals in 10 derbies since joining City. A hat-trick at Old Trafford would take him to 11 goals, matching Rooney’s record from 31 appearances against City. The Norwegian is currently level with Joe Spence, Brian Kidd, Eric Cantona and Colin Bell on eight derby goals. He needs two goals to move into outright second place and three to equal Rooney’s long-standing record. Rooney’s most memorable derby strike was his bicycle kick in United’s 2-1 win over City in 2011. Haaland has not scored at Old Trafford since 2023, adding further interest to the coming clash.

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