Rio Ferdinand has hit out at some of the "scandalous" claims that have been levelled at Erling Haaland after the Manchester City striker bagged five goals in Tuesday night's 7-0 triumph over RB Leipzig.
Haaland took his tally to the season to 39 overall with his remarkable haul in the one-sided Champions League encounter as Pep Guardiola's side cantered into the tournament quarter-finals. Despite his stunning goal tally, some people have questioned whether playing with an orthodox striker like Haaland has had a detrimental affect on City this season.
But Ferdinand believes that the 22-year-old's latest goalscoring feat should scotch any suggestion that City are a worse team with him in the side once and for all.
