In the just-concluded FA Cup quarter-final, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland was in top form, scoring a hat-trick to help Manchester City secure a 4-0 home victory over Liverpool, advancing them to the FA Cup semi-finals.

With this stunning performance, the number 9 soccer shirt holder, Haaland, has now achieved 12 hat-tricks in his Manchester City career, equaling the club record held by Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero, and leading all players in the top five European leagues during the same period. This resounding victory propelled Manchester City into the FA Cup semi-finals, with Haaland being the biggest contributor to the team's triumph.

After the final whistle, Haaland, wearing his Manchester City jersey and holding the match ball, posed for a photo, with his teammates writing messages on the ball. He posted the photo on his social media account, adding a hat and a blue heart emoji.