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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Dan Marsh

Alf-Inge Haaland's response to Roy Keane as Erling Haaland makes horror tackle confession

For years, Alf-Inge Haaland and Roy Keane have been synonymous with the Manchester derby - but both watched on as the former's son, Erling, made his own mark on one of the Premier League's most eagerly anticipated fixtures this weekend.

The 22-year-old was the focus of much of the build-up to Sunday's clash in the wake of his electric start to life in England. Prior to Sunday's resounding 6-3 win, Haaland had plundered 14 goals in just 10 games since joining Manchester City in the summer; it's now 17 for the season for the striker after he put Manchester United to the sword with a stunning hat-trick.

But before the match, Haaland junior was unable to escape the past. With the history his family has in the derby following Keane's brutal foul back in 2001, it was unavoidable that the City star would be quizzed on the incident - particularly as it remains such a big talking point.

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