Erling Haaland scores his 12th hat-trick for Manchester City
2026-04-05 01:42
In a key FA Cup match that just concluded, Manchester City, thanks to Erling Haaland's stunning hat-trick, thrashed Liverpool 4-0 at home, advancing strongly to the semi-finals.
In this match, Haaland was in superb form, scoring a penalty, a header, and a shot to complete his 12th hat-trick in his Manchester City career. Facing the camera, Haaland admitted that the team's start was not smooth sailing: "To be honest, we struggled a lot in the first 30 minutes."
"But we kept the pressure on and eventually delivered an incredible home victory. Returning to Wembley Stadium is crucial for us."
Speaking of his long-awaited hat-trick, Haaland was particularly excited and confident: "It's been a while since I last scored three goals in a single game for Manchester City, so I think it's time to do it again! It's always great and very special to score a hat-trick again, and I'm super happy right now."
Haaland didn't take all the credit; in an interview, he praised his teammate who provided the assist. Speaking about new signing Antoine Semenho, who delivered the precise cross, Haaland laughed and said, "I'll tell him to keep making those passes; it works so well! Although it takes time for new players to integrate, he's truly outstanding."
Haaland also lavished praise on Nico O'Reilly, who won the penalty and selflessly passed it back: "Nico was outstanding today. He not only won the penalty but also gave me an easy chance to score. I feel very happy to play with these teammates."
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