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Joe Bray

Erling Haaland gives brilliant two-word verdict on his Man City hat-trick vs Manchester United

Erling Haaland played down his Manchester derby hat-trick by praising his Manchester City teammates, as his electric start to life at the Etihad continued in devastating fashion vs Manchester United.

Haaland now has 17 goals and three assists in just 11 City games, and had a part in five of the Blues' six goals against United. He is the first Premier League player to score three consecutive hat-tricks in as many home games, and United simply couldn't cope with him in his first derby.

Typically understated, Haaland prefers to play down his achievements, and he reflected on his latest hat-trick with a two-word answer when speaking directly after the full-time whistle.

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