Erling Haaland tells his haters to bring it on… as the Premier League’s Golden Boot winner claims their criticism only inspires him to keep scoring
- Erling Haaland was crowned the Premier League’s top scorer with 27 goals
- The Norwegian insisted his critics only fueled his fire to keep scoring
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Erling Haaland wants more criticism of his form next season, so that he can count on a third Golden Boot in a row.
Haaland, who scored 27 goals as Manchester City won their fourth consecutive Premier League title, has been the subject of intense debate this year.
Roy Keane’s incendiary assessment of the Norwegian’s overall play, comparing Haaland to a ‘League Two player’, was the harshest criticism and reignited an ongoing feud between the couple’s families.
But Haaland has shaken off comments about his play and is now aiming to become the first man since Thierry Henry in 2006 to finish as the division’s top scorer for three consecutive seasons.
“If this is a bad season, then I accept it,” said Haaland, who added sarcastically: “It was a bad season, plain and simple: the only way is in the right direction. The more haters and critics the better.”
Erling Haaland helped Manchester City to the Premier League title, scoring 27 goals
Some, including Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane (pictured), have criticized Haaland for his playing style
But Haaland insists the criticism from his haters only inspires him to keep scoring goals
Haaland and the City team partied until 5am at Greek restaurant Fenix yesterday and are back in training tomorrow for Saturday’s FA Cup final with rivals Manchester United.
City could become the first club to win the doubles in succession at Wembley, with Rodri admitting the magnitude of their achievements is yet to sink in.
The Norwegian was crowned the competition’s top scorer for the second consecutive season
“I don’t think we are aware of what we have done and how difficult it is to do four in a row,” the midfielder said. “We changed history, I think we will be remembered forever.”