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 blocked. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andros Townsend.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Goal! Luton Town 2, Manchester City 5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bernardo Silva.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt saved. Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erling Haaland.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Substitution, Luton Town. Andros Townsend replaces Cauley Woodrow.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Goal! Luton Town 2, Manchester City 4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Goal! Luton Town 2, Manchester City 3. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ross Barkley with a through ball.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Attempt blocked. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Nathan Aké (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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