Inside story of Man Utd's wasted golden chance to sign Erling Haaland for just £18m

fabulous Daily Star Sport writers and editors to rank them all in order.To precisely no one's surprise, Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne have made the cut after spearheading Liverpool and Manchester City's respective title pushes. Tottenham's Son Heung-min also gets the nod after netting over 20 Premier League goals for the first time ever this season.Elsewhere, Bukayo Saka's fine form for Arsenal earns him a nomination, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joao Cancelo are the only defenders to be picked. West Ham's Jarrod Bowen and Southampton's James Ward-Prowse have also made the list following their super-impressive campaigns.So without further ado, here's how we saw things:8.

Kevin De Bruyne's hat-trick goal at Wolves may have been unstoppable from the moment it left his weaker foot but it did bring to an end an astonishing sequence for the Belgian superstar. That strike was his first in 10 that hadn't given Manchester City the lead in a game.

Manchester City were thought of as the 'Noisy Neighbours'.In the nine years since Sir Alex Ferguson - who famously coined the label - departed, City have finished above Manchester United in the Premier League ever single season.United might always be 'bigger', but City are undeniably 'better' in almost every conceivable metric - and have been for almost a decade - and the enormous gulf between the two sides was illustrated after the Citizens' 5-1 thrashing of Wolves on Wednesday night.Pep Guardiola's side currently have a goal difference 71 higher than Ralf Rangnick's struggling Red Devils, with City on +72 and United only just breaking even with +1."Imagine if we didn't buy Ronaldo," one United fan tweeted in response to the stat."And next season they have Haaland, goal difference of +100 incoming," a rival fan joked.United's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday embodied their wretched season, and aptly consigned them to their worst ever finish to a Premier League campaign.The club have arguably never looked more rudderless, and following years of poor spending, corporate mismanagement and tactical inefficiency, Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club seemingly can't come soon enough.What will the gap in goal difference be between City and Utd next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section belowHaving failed to replace Sergio Aguero over the summer following their lengthy but ultimately unsuccessful pursuit of Harry Kane, City went into the season with just one recognised striker - Gabriel Jesus.As such, there were concerns that there wouldn't be enough goals in the team, but it didn't take long for fans' fears to be allayed.

Kevin De Bruyne was in scintillating form on Wednesday night, scoring four goals in a 5-1 win at Molineux to keep his club in the driving seat in the title race. His four goals were part of a great display from his team who have bounced back superbly following their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid.

Erling Haaland has shockingly revealed that he sleeps with his 'five girlfriends' every night and that they are the key to his success.Speaking to Dagbladet, a newspaper in Norway, he said: "I sleep with the five balls for each hat-trick I have scored. I lie in bed and I feel good with them.

If Manchester City fans were excited about their club’s announcement of the pending acquisition of Erling Haaland, they were ecstatic about Kevin De Bruyne’s first-half hat-trick against Wolves.

Kevin de Bruyne produced a nod to incoming Manchester City star Erling Haaland after scoring an incredible 25-minute hat-trick on Wednesday night as Manchester City stormed to a 3-1 lead over Wolves.The Belgian midfielder was in sublime form for the trip to Molineux, and scored all three goals with his left foot. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that he copied Haaland's trademark meditating celebration.City announced on Tuesday they had completed a deal to sign the Borussia Dortmund wonderkid for £51million, meaning the striker tipped to win the Ballon d'Or will be playing alongside De Bruyne next year.Pep Guardiola's side went into the game knowing seven points from their final three games would see them crowned Premier League champions, regardless of what Liverpool do in their final games.

Manchester United cult icon Kleberson reckons Erling Haaland is "better off" at Manchester City and wants his old club to now target Benfica hotshot Darwin Nunez. United missed out on the chance to sign Haaland when he was at RB Salzburg, with then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to bring the forward who he managed at Molde to Old Trafford.

Manchester City star Erling Haaland once claimed he has 'five girlfriends' and even said 'he sleeps with them every night'.However, not all was at first seemed after Haaland then admitted the girlfriends in question are actually his five hat-trick balls. Haaland, who was then still at Red Bull Salzburg, was just starting to make a name for himself in Europe.

Newcastle United have been told they need to sign Jesse Lingard this summer if they’re to challenge for Europe next season.

Haaland has enjoyed a meteoric rise since enjoying a memorable debut campaign in the Champions League with Red Bull Salzburg, and has scored almost a goal per game since signing for Dortmund in December 2019. Subject to the agreement of personal terms, the 21-year-old will arrive at the Etihad in a £51million deal.City have successfully adapted to life without a recognised striker in recent seasons, but the impending signing of Haaland offers Guardiola far more options in a squad already blessed with an array of attacking talent.

Erling Haaland has told Manchester City he wanted to join them for emotional and football reasons only, after clinching a £51million move from Borussia Dortmund. The transfer has still to be finalised but the Blues have already announced that the 21-year-old Norway international is set to join them on July 1.

Manchester City have announced the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. It is believed the 21-year-old goal sensation has been picked up for a bargain £51million, around £13m cheaper than the £64m release fee that has been widely touted.

As Manchester United's beaten and battered players waited for confirmation of Brighton's fourth goal at the Amex Stadium, their captain was making his point.

Erling Haaland has reportedly put pen to paper on a deal with Manchester City that will make earn him a hefty pay rise.The Borussia Dortmund star has been one of the most exciting young stars in world football over the past few seasons and is viewed as the final piece of the puzzle at the Etihad Stadium outfit. It is no secret that Pep Guardiola has been eager for City to sign a striker, as shown by their failed pursuit of Harry Kane last summer, and has been rewarded for his patience with one of the best in the business.The Times report that Haaland's overall wage will be worth a staggering £500,000, which will make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Liverpool with a cheeky tweet after Manchester City edged ahead of their title rivals on Sunday.The Reds dropped precious points against Tottenham on Saturday night - and the reigning Premier League champions took full advantage by smashing Newcastle 5-0 at the Etihad to open up a three-point lead over their rivals at the top of the table.Aymeric Laporte, Rodri and Phil Foden were all on target in the resounding win, which was started and finished with goals from Raheem Sterling.

Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked fans for voting him as Manchester United’s April player of the month.

Pep Guardiola already has the most enviable squad in the Premier League and two big-name transfers during the upcoming summer window could help him achieve his dream Manchester City line-up. But will that be enough for City to end their European hoodoo next season?

Champions League heartbreak, it appears Manchester City mean business in this summer's transfer window.Pep Guardiola's side were minutes away from securing their spot in a second successive Champions League final on Wednesday night before a late capitulation saw Real Madrid complete the most astonishing of comebacks. The dramatic defeat left the Spaniard looking shell-shocked as City's hopes of clinching Europe's greatest honour were once again shelved for another year.City will now have to wait until next season to give European glory another go, when it appears they may well be bigger and better than ever before.

Manchester City supporters raged after Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro went unpunished during the opening 45 minutes of their Champions League showdown. With a place in the rearranged Paris showpiece at stake the return leg began in a more tactical and subdued fashion.

Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City sensation Phil Foden can send shockwaves around Europe by making a telling impact at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight. Foden was trusted to spark the City charge against Real Madrid as he was partnered by Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus in attacking quarters.