In the Premier League match played in the early hours of September 1, Beijing time, Manchester City beat West Ham United 3-1, in which the Norwegian striker Harland scored a hat-trick and became the brightest star of the match. After the match, former Manchester City player Richards spoke highly of Harland's performance and believed that his ability to score goals has shown the potential to surpass Crow and Messi.
Richards began by mentioning Messi and Cairo, two legends of world soccer, emphasizing their versatility on the offensive end. "As far as Messi is concerned, we all know what he can do," Richards said, "He is extremely talented in terms of scoring and assisting, and can play in a number of positions, such as in front of the breakaway, on the right side of the field, and in the No. 10 position. And Crowe is also an all-round striker who started out as a winger and has grown into a threatening goalscorer in the box."
However, when it comes to Harland, Richards' tone is full of admiration and anticipation. "But when it comes to goal scoring, especially in the Premier League, right now Harland's performances at his age are shocking, just unbelievable," he continued, "He's fantastic, a threat every time he touches the ball and scoring goals seems to come easy to him. "
Richards further pointed out that as long as Harland can stay healthy, it is entirely possible for him to surpass his predecessors, Crowe and Messi, in terms of goals scored. "In terms of goals scored, as long as Harland doesn't get injured, there is no reason why he can't overtake Crowe and Messi," he said, "His talent, hard work, and strong team support at Manchester City provide him with unlimited possibilities."
Harland has quickly become a central force in the attacking end of the team since joining Manchester City this season. His speed, power, shooting skills and excellent running sense have made him a fish out of water in the Premier League. As the season progresses, fans can reasonably expect Harland to continue to set his own goal scoring record and bring more victories and honors to Manchester City.
