Hat Trick Heroes Erling Haaland and Phil Foden Break Silence After Combining to Sink Man United at Etihad

Hat Trick Heroes Erling Haaland and Phil Foden Break Silence After Combining to Sink Man United at Etihad

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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  • Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have both expressed their delight after their incredible performance against Man United
  • The Man City duo scored a hat-trick each as City sunk the Red Devils at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday
  • Haaland described their performance as amazing, with Foden hailing his perfect connection with the Norwegian hotshot
  • Haaland has now netted 14 Premier League goals since he joined City in the summer, while Foden has five to his name this season

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden have reacted to their five-star performance that helped Man City humble Man United at the Etihad Stadium.

The two youngsters struck a perfect combination during the Manchester derby as they netted a hat-trick apiece to inspire City to a 6-3 thrilling victory.

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Erling Haaland and Phil Foden of Manchester City interact following the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Matt McNulty.
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Foden scored the opener for City inside eight minutes of action before Haaland doubled the advantage in the 34th minute.

Haaland made it 3-0 four minutes later, with Foden returning to the scoresheet with City's fourth moments before the break.

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The duo completed their treble in the second half as City stormed to a comfortable win.

Haaland, Foden buzzing after hat-tricks vs Man United

Reacting to their performance, Haaland described the victory as amazing, with Foden hailing his connection with the former Dortmund star.

"We scored six goals, what can you say? It’s amazing, win at home, score six goals, it’s nice," Haaland said via Metro UK.

Foden added:

"Me and Erling’s built that connection now, we’re finding each other. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of the team," said the England international.
"Our determination from kick-off, we were looking right at it and we finished our chances," he added.

Fans praise Haaland after Manchester derby masterclass

Earlier, Sports Brief reported how Erling Haaland's stunning performance earned him admiration from football fans, who took to social media to sing his praises.

Haaland continued his fine start to life in the Premier League on Sunday as Man City hammered Man United 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium.

The Norwegian hotshot netted a brilliant hat-trick during the clash to take his Premier League goal tally to 14 goals.

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