Manchester City forward Erling Haaland responded to criticism after scoring a "hat-trick" in the match against his own team. The Norwegian excelled with three goals in the game, and thus countered any negativity directed at him.
Haaland, delivering an outstanding performance on the pitch, stated after the match: "I will always do everything I can to help my team win. Goals are my job, and I take pride in my achievements." The Norwegian forward continued his response to the criticism, emphasizing that he has support from the coaching staff and teammates.
In this way, Haaland was able to demonstrate his value to Manchester City and respond to criticism with his actions on the field.