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
Wolves are trying to pass their way forward, but they're struggling to get past City's high press. Sa is rushed into a clearance by Mahrez and gifts it straight to Akanji in the process.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The yellow card is out again, this time for Lopetegui, who also wasn't happy that the foul went against his team.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gundogan stayed down and has to receive treatment following the challenge by Kilman. It was a very heavy shoulder barge that caught him in the side of the face, but he's going to carry on.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yellow Card Maximilian William Kilman
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Since losing both Premier League games against Wolves in 2019-20, City have won their last five in a row against them, scoring 16 goals and conceding just three.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves have barely managed a touch of the ball and they're still being penned back by City. They work it out to Grealish on the left this time, but he can't pick out a cross.
Manchester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
While City wait to take their corner, Stones ends up on the floor under pressure from Semedo. After getting a warning, Semedo starts grappling with Stones again, wrapping an arm around him, and there are big shouts for a penalty that isn't given.
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