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In a mesmerizing display of finishing prowess, Erling Haaland stole the show with an extraordinary five-goal haul as reigning champions Manchester City cruised past Luton to secure a spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Norwegian sensation showcased his lethal scoring instincts, notching his eighth hat-trick for City and etching his name in the record books as the first player to score five goals in a game twice for the club.
City wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Kevin de Bruyne orchestrating proceedings from the outset. In the fourth minute, De Bruyne’s incisive pass found Haaland, who calmly converted to open the scoring.
The duo combined again 15 minutes later, as Haaland capitalized on another De Bruyne assist to power past Luton goalkeeper Tim Krul. Haaland’s third came from a delicate finish after a similar through ball from De Bruyne, further highlighting their lethal partnership.
Despite a stunning strike from Luton’s Jordan Clark on the stroke of half-time, City maintained their momentum, with De Bruyne setting up Haaland once more for a tap-in after a superb pass from Kyle Walker.
Haaland completed his remarkable quintet with a low shot that eluded Krul, before Mateo Kovacic added insult to injury with City’s sixth goal.
While Luton had opportunities, City’s goalkeeper Stefan Ortega stood firm, ensuring the hosts were spared further punishment. However, City suffered a setback with an injury to Jack Grealish late in the first half.
Despite the injury blow, City’s clinical performance underscored their unbeaten run of 18 games and their determination to challenge for a second consecutive treble.
While Haaland rightfully claimed the headlines with his sensational display, De Bruyne’s contribution was equally noteworthy. The Belgian midfielder’s athleticism, pace, and technical brilliance overwhelmed Luton, leaving them unable to contain City’s relentless attack.
With Haaland in scintillating form, City’s rivals across all competitions are left to ponder the daunting challenge of facing a team firing on all cylinders.
