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'Dreading Boxing Day' - Leeds United supporters react to Haaland hat-trick and Man United thrashing

Leeds United fans have given their thoughts on this afternoon's Manchester derby after historic rivals Manchester United were routed at the Etihad Stadium by Manchester City in a 6-3 loss.

Both Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hattricks as Pep Guardiola's side dominated the Red Devils who scored three second-half goals of their own but didn't look close to coming back into the game.

The Norwegian striker now has 14 goals in the Premier League this season along with three assists in eight matches. Previously, he has stated that his dream is to "win the the Premier League with Leeds", his birthplace and one of the teams his father Alfie used to play for.

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Leeds face Halaand and his daunting City side on Boxing Day, something which is very much on the fans' radar. That, plus a defeat for their bitter rivals Manchester United, were major talking points for fans on social media shortly before Leeds took on Aston Villa. Here's a look at some of what they had to say...

@LewisDeighton17 : Fire drill for Man United fans as Leeds-born Erling Haaland scores 2 and assists 1 in the first half. Lovely stuff. #LUFC

@C1919W : The fact Haaland is a Leeds fan makes this even sweeter... #LUFC

@TBradley23 : You love to see Leeds-born Erling Haaland tearing Manchester United a new one. You really do love to see it.

@JamesUTG : Haaland born in Leeds btw, get him on that plane @England

@AidanHealey1 : If Haaland loves Leeds that much he will miss the game at Elland Road.. Scary how easy he makes it look

@Bird_Lopez_LDN : And to think Haaland is going to finish his career at Leeds

@mrdavidnwood: I’m already dreading Boxing Day

@aimzk1990: We play City on Boxing Day after Haaland’s had 6 weeks off to just practice…Merry Christmas, everyone

@lufc_opinions: Any chance #Haaland can play half for each team on boxing day seen as he's a Leeds lad and all.

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