In the early hours of 28 February, Luton Town host defending champions Manchester City. City took a 3-0 lead in the first half alone, with Erling Haaland netting a hat-trick and Kevin De Bruyne providing three assists to link up with Haaland to create a miracle. Manchester City played with all the main players and sealed the victory early.
Just three minutes into the game, De Bruyne's long ball found Haaland in front, who slotted home with ease. In the 18th minute, De Bruyne sent a through assist and Haaland scored twice. In the 40th minute, De Bruyne assisted Haaland again.
Summary: Although the game lasted only 40 minutes, it paved the way for the whole Manchester City team to the FA Cup quarter-finals. They made the most of their strength and tactical advantages with an all-out main force and quickly brought the game into their own rhythm. Haaland's hat-trick and De Bruyne's brilliant assist also showcased the quality and talent of City's attacking line at the moment. Although Luton also tried their best to resist, they were still unable to change the outcome of the game in front of the mighty Manchester City.
Overall, the outcome of this game will have a significant impact on the subsequent fixtures of the entire FA Cup. City's victory bodes well for other teams to work harder to take on them in the upcoming fixtures. At the same time, Luton's tenacity has also given other teams a kind of motivation and encouragement: even in the face of strong opponents, they cannot give up their faith and hard work. For Haaland, this performance will undoubtedly prove his talent and ability once again, which will also add more glory and expectation to his future career.