Luton Town 2-6 Manchester City: Erling Haaland scores five goals as FA Cup champions easily advance to the quarter-finals.

Erling Haaland was the star of the show as Manchester City secured a dominant 6-2 victory over Luton Town in the FA Cup, booking their place in the quarter-finals. The Norwegian striker was in scintillating form, netting an incredible five goals to lead his team to victory at Kenilworth Road.

Haaland’s partnership with Kevin de Bruyne was simply outstanding, showcasing their elite connection on the pitch. It was De Bruyne’s exceptional vision and passing ability that set up Haaland for a first-half masterclass. The Belgian midfielder provided three sublime passes, allowing Haaland to complete his hat-trick in just 40 minutes.

Just before the half-time whistle, Luton Town’s Jordan Clark managed to pull one back with a stunning 25-yard curler, injecting a glimmer of hope for the hosts. And that hope grew stronger when Clark lashed in a fine volley from Ross Barkley’s pass, igniting dreams of an unlikely comeback in the 52nd minute.

However, Manchester City quickly extinguished any hopes of a Luton Town revival. Haaland struck twice more before the hour mark, effectively putting the tie out of reach for The Hatters. De Bruyne continued to shine, providing his fourth assist of the match along the way.

To add insult to injury, Haaland completed his remarkable performance by securing his fifth goal of the game. Mateo Kovacic then piled on the misery for Luton Town with a long-range drive, sealing City’s victory 18 minutes from time.

With this impressive win, Manchester City comfortably progressed to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Their lethal combination of Haaland and De Bruyne proved to be too much for Luton Town to handle, leaving the hosts with no chance of a comeback. City will now eagerly await the draw for the last eight, as they continue their pursuit of silverware in this prestigious competition.