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Erling Haaland has reacted to his sensational hat-trick for Manchester City in the Premier League against Ipswich Town.
Erling Haaland sent Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers into a frenzy with a cheeky social media post following his hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town.
The Norwegian striker took to Instagram with a five-word message that left FPL players either celebrating or rueing their decisions: "Did you triple captain me?"
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The taunt came after Haaland's impressive performance at the Etihad Stadium, where he netted three goals to take his tally to an astonishing 10 hat-tricks in the Premier League for City.
His hat-trick not only secured a dominant win for the champions but also likely resulted in massive point hauls for FPL managers who had the foresight to captain or triple captain the prolific striker.
The match began with a surprise as PL newbies Ipswich took an early lead through Sammie Szmodics in the 7th minute.
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However, Haaland quickly turned the tide, converting a penalty won by Savinho to level the score. Kevin De Bruyne then put City ahead following a mistake by Ipswich goalkeeper Arijanet Muric.
From there, it was the Haaland show. The Norwegian rounded the goalkeeper for his second goal, making it 3-1 to City, before completing his hat-trick in added time with a clinical finish.
Haaland's social media taunt underscores the growing influence of FPL on how fans engage with the Premier League. His awareness of his value in the fantasy game adds a layer of entertainment for supporters and FPL enthusiasts.
Managers who didn't have Haaland in their teams - or worse, didn't captain him - will be reassessing their strategies after this latest display of goalscoring brilliance.
The striker's playful message serves as both a celebration of his performance and a reminder of his immense value in both real and fantasy football.
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