Haaland's poker guided City to thrash Wolverhampton in an important EPL clash

Erling Haaland once again showed his ferocity in front of the opponent's goal. Haaland just flooded the Wolves’ goal with four goals on Sunday(05th May 2024) Manchester City performed impressively to beat Wolverhampton with a landslide score of 5-1. The match was one-sided, the defending champion was too strong while playing at Etihad Stadium, Man City performed at the best level in their mission to hunt for the Premier League trophy this season. They are in a superior position, victory brings them closer to being champions.

Man City's five goals were scored by Erling Haalang who scored a quattrick (12', 35', 45+3', 54') and one goal by Julian Alvarez (85') in the hunt for the EPL title. Wolves only responded through Hwang Hee-chan (53'). The 23-year-old Norwegian striker's performance in yesterday's match was extraordinary, typical of a top-level striker. Haaland was efficient in completing opportunities, the opponent's defense was helpless. Even so, Pep Guardiola still took Haaland off in the 82nd minute for tactical reasons knowing that he was being pulled out, Haaland then showed a negative reaction. He looked upset as he walked off the field.

"His mentality is extraordinary, he has scored four goals and you can see he is very upset about being taken off," said Sky Sports analyst Jamie Redknapp. "This player is truly unique. He is a phenomenon. I love watching him play. He has scored so many goals and he still wants more. "He knows he can get another chance in the match. He wants to destroy the opposing team," he concluded.