EAGLE-EYED fans immediately noticed the clever statement Scott Carson had written on Erling Haaland’s most recent match ball.

With six goals in his first four games, Manchester City’s striker has maintained his scorching form from the Treble-winning season last year.

Erling Haaland fired in his latest hat-trick for Man City against Fulham

The striker showed off his matchball following the game which was covered in messages from team-mates

The Norwegian helped himself to a hat-trick as the Cityzens cruised to a 5-1 victory over Fulham on Saturday, retaining their perfect record in the Premier League.

The 23-year-old also assisted Nathan Ake in scoring the goal, which was scored by Julian Alvarez.

However, Haaland once more stole the show as he increased his goal total for City to 58 in 59 outings.

Additionally, it was the former Borussia Dortmund star’s fifth hat trick for the team in the top division.

And thereafter, he was just as eager to brag about his match ball as he was about the other four.

Following the game, Haaland shared multiple photos on Instagram with his souvenir as teammates, commentators, and fans from all over the world praised him in the comments.

In his photo captions, he said, “Happy. I want to thank everyone for their support. All of you soon, bye.

It received over a million likes, but after it was detected, fans started speculating about the on-field communication from City’s backup goalie Carson.

Teammates are now used to signing the ball of hat-trick heroes.

However, former England goalie Carson added these words above his signature: “Earl, what a human. Top notch.

Eagle-eyed fans loved the message from reserve goalie Scott Carson

When City returns to action following the international break, they will travel to West Ham on September 16. Haaland will be eager to add more goals to his ever-growing record.