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Luton Town vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Kenilworth Road

Luke Baker
Tuesday 27 February 2024 21:59 GMT
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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

Attempt missed. Cauley Woodrow (Luton Town) right footed shot from long range on the left is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alfie Doughty.

27 February 2024 20:33

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Offside, Luton Town. Cauley Woodrow is caught offside.

27 February 2024 20:33

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).

27 February 2024 20:30

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Attempt saved. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

27 February 2024 20:29

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Attempt saved. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bernardo Silva with a through ball.

27 February 2024 20:29

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Corner, Luton Town. Conceded by Kyle Walker.

27 February 2024 20:26

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Attempt missed. Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Bernardo Silva.

27 February 2024 20:26

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Attempt saved. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Stones with a through ball.

27 February 2024 20:25

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Foul by Manuel Akanji (Manchester City).

27 February 2024 20:24

Luton Town vs Manchester City

Attempt saved. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bernardo Silva.

27 February 2024 20:23

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