Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Erling Haaland scores three to kill off Wolves
Norwegian goalscoring phenomenon Erling Haaland fired his fourth Premier League hat-trick of a remarkable season to earn Manchester City a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday.
City dominated the first half and deservedly took the lead after Haaland headed home from a pinpoint cross from Kevin De Bruyne in the 40th minute.
It was a matter of time until City got that crucial second goal, with Haaland converting from the spot following a foul on Ilkay Gundogan five minutes after the break. The Norwegian then quickly completed his treble to put the game to bed.
City cruised to victory from there on in as they closed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to two points, but the Gunners have two games in hand, the first of which is against Manchester United later on Sunday. Wolves stay 17th on 17 points.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
That win moves City to just two points behind Arsenal in top spot, who will be kicking off shortly against Manchester United. It's the Gunners up next for Guardiola's side when they host them in the FA Cup fourth round. Wolves stay above the relegation zone on goal difference, and they won't be back in action until early February against Liverpool.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Haaland stars as he scores his fourth Premier League hat-trick of the season to seal City a 3-0 win over Wolves. The hosts dominated throughout the game, and Haaland opened the scoring 40 minutes in with a thumping header past Sa. In the second half, Neves clipped Gundogan to give away a penalty which the Norwegian dispatched and Sa gave the ball away four minutes later, and Haaland slotted home Mahrez's cross. The Algerian saw a dinked effort ruled out for a tight offside, while Grealish also saw a shot cleared off the line.
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