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04.10.2022 - 10:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Chelsea legend John Terry has suggested that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland could one day be regarded as the Premier League's greatest-ever player.
The Norwegian striker bagged a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola's side secured a 6-3 win over rivals Manchester United in the derby on Sunday afternoon, with Phil Foden also registering his first career treble.
Haaland's three goals - his third hat-trick of the season - took his tally to 14 in the Premier League. The 22-year-old has also scored three times in the Champions League this campaign, striking against Sevilla and former club Borussia Dortmund.
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Guardiola's men dominated proceedings at the Etihad Stadium, despite the Reds scoring three consolation goals in the second period - which included a stunning strike from Antony.
The home side were lauded for their performance against Erik ten Hag's side, with Haaland receiving widespread praise from former players and pundits for his individual showing. Ex-Chelsea defender Terry, who won five Premier League titles with the London club, insisted the Norway international could become 'the greatest ever'.
Terry told beIN SPORTS: "He could be the greatest ever in the Premier League, couldn't he? You're trying to compare him with somebody, I've never seen a player so young have that desire to score the goals he's scored. He is just relentless."
Rio Ferdinand also joked that Haaland is treating Premier League defenders with 'no respect' after his scintillating start to the season for City, tweeting: "Absolutely dismantled… gulf between the 2 sides in Manchester! We showed some fight 2nd half or City took foot of the gas. By the way, Haaland is treating these
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