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
Second Half begins Luton Town 1, Manchester City 3.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
First Half ends, Luton Town 1, Manchester City 3.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Goal! Luton Town 1, Manchester City 3. Jordan Clark (Luton Town) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Ross Barkley.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Goal! Luton Town 0, Manchester City 3. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne following a fast break.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Offside, Luton Town. Carlton Morris is caught offside.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Substitution, Manchester City. Jérémy Doku replaces Jack Grealish.
Luton Town vs Manchester City
Substitution, Luton Town. Joe Johnson replaces Amari'i Bell because of an injury.
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