Luton Town vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction
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Erling Haaland roared back to his best form with a five-goal display as Manchester City thumped Luton Town 6-2 at Kenilworth Road to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Luton had no answer to the marauding Norwegian who bagged his eighth City hat-trick before half-time and then scored twice more after the break to kill off a stirring Luton revival.
The 23-year-old Haaland’s first four goals were all created by Kevin De Bruyne. Mateo Kovacic also got on the scoresheet for holders City who are unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions.
Luton did threaten an unlikely comeback when Jordan Clark found the top corner with a sublime effort on the stroke of halftime and netted again early in the second half to make it 3-2. But a strong City side instantly found another gear to cruise into the hat for the last eight.
The only blemish for City, who face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, was an injury to Jack Grealish who was forced off in the opening period.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Andros Townsend (Luton Town) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Tahith Chong (Luton Town) with an attempt from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt missed. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Alfie Doughty with a cross following a corner.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Stefan Ortega.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Carlton Morris (Luton Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ross Barkley with a through ball.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erling Haaland.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Substitution, Luton Town. Daiki Hashioka replaces Chiedozie Ogbene.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Substitution, Luton Town. Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu replaces Jordan Clark.
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