Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- LONDON - Manchester City star Erling Haaland extended his impressive scoring streak to nine consecutive games as City secured a 1-0 win at Brentford, and the Norway striker credits his hot start to spending quality time with his baby son.

Haaland opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a predatory finish, helping City climb into fifth place in the Premier League despite a second-half dip in performance. "I have never felt better than I do now. It is about preparation, getting ready for the games. You can be physically ready but you need to be mentally ready," Haaland said.

"With a kid it makes me even better because I disconnect more than ever. I don't think about football at all. When I get home I relax even mor...