Erling Haaland's Goal Blitz Propels Manchester City in FA Cup Spectacle

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February 28, 2024 · 1 min read

Erling Haaland's Goal Blitz Propels Manchester City in FA Cup Spectacle
FootBall | February 28, 2024
Erling Haaland finds the back of the net securing Manchester City's fifth goal against Luton. (Image: Peter Cziborra/Action Images/Reuters)

Erling Haaland sent a powerful message to Manchester City’s rivals by scoring five goals in their 6-2 FA Cup victory against Luton. The 23 years old made history as the first City player to achieve this feat more than once. Haaland who recently returned from a foot injury expressed readiness to lead City’s quest for a treble. With City trailing one point behind Liverpool in the Premier League and holding a 3-1 lead in the Champions League, Haaland declared “It’s coming, we’re coming.”

The striker’s exceptional performance drew praise with Roy Keane describing him as “world-class” and a “machine.” Haaland’s four of five goals were assisted by Kevin De Bruyne emphasizing their formidable partnership. Guardiola acknowledged the perfect connection between them. De Bruyne who assisted 16 of Haaland’s 79 City goals was lauded for his generosity and vision.

The upcoming Premier League derby against Manchester United holds promise as both Haaland and De Bruyne hit peak form. Keane believes City with their star duo will be formidable contenders despite Liverpool and Arsenal’s strong performances.