Erling Haaland’s quest for the triplet: assessing the rarity of the achievement
Manchester City's sensation Erling Haaland is on the verge of achieving a remarkable feat that has eluded many: scoring hat-tricks in three consecutive games. With his eyes set on the next game against Brentford, Haaland is ready to etch his name into the annals of football history, a record that has stood since 1946. This remarkable feat not only highlights Haaland’s formidable ability in front of goal, but also invites us to explore how rare such an achievement is in the realm of professional football. Scoring even a hat-trick is considered a significant achievement; stringing together three is something few…