Erling Haaland’s sensational hat-trick propelled Manchester City to a resounding 5-1 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League (PL), showcasing the striker’s clinical prowess and City’s relentless attacking prowess.
From the onset, Manchester City asserted their dominance, earning an early penalty when Rayan Aït-Nouri fouled Joško Gvardiol. Haaland calmly dispatched the spot-kick to give City the lead just 12 minutes into the match.
Despite Wolves’ attempts to mount a response, City remained in control, with Haaland doubling his tally in the 35th minute with a powerful header from Rodri’s exquisite delivery.
The Norwegian striker wasn’t done yet, as he secured his hat-trick from another penalty, marking his 21st career hat-trick and further showcasing his lethal finishing.
City’s dominance continued in the second half, with substitute Hwang Hee-chan pulling one back for Wolves, albeit momentarily. However, City swiftly responded, with Haaland notching his 25th PL goal of the season after a slick combination with Phil Foden.
Even as Wolves fought to contain City’s onslaught, the hosts remained relentless, with goalkeeper José Sá forced into multiple saves to deny Haaland’s goal-scoring exploits.
The match also witnessed Julián Álvarez adding his name to the scoresheet, as City extended their unbeaten home record across all competitions to a club-record 43 games.
With the victory, Manchester City closed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just one point with a game in hand, keeping alive their hopes of securing a historic fourth consecutive PL title. Additionally, the result extended Wolves’ winless streak on the road to five matches, further cementing City’s dominance in the league.
