X reacts as Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne run riot in FA Cup clash with Luton
- Man City beat Luton 6-2 in the FA Cup fifth round
- Cityzens have Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne to thank for huge victory
- Pep Guardiola's side looking to win a successive FA Cup title
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Manchester City duo Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne produced a performance for the ages against Luton Town in Tuesday's FA Cup clash.
The Norwegian striker netted five (yes, FIVE) goals during a 6-2 demolition of the Hatters at Kenilworth Road, while his Belgian teammate set up four of them in a dazzling display.
The result books Man City's place in the quarter-final as they look to defend their FA Cup crown, but this was an evening to sit back and simply enjoy two of the world's best footballers.
Haaland is no stranger to a hat-trick for Man City, but he hasn't managed many quicker than he did against Luton. The 23-year-old produced his first after three minutes and had his third just before the break, all of his efforts ruthlessly dispatched.
But, with Pep Guardiola not in the mood for mercy, Haaland strutted out for the second half to rub more salt in the gaping Luton wounds, adding a further two in just two minutes following the restart.
The former Borussia Dortmund striker was simply unpayable, torturing the Luton centre-backs from start to finish. There has been plenty of competition for this accolade, but it may have been his best outing in a Man City shirt.
ERLING HAALAND HAS SCORED FIVE GOALS IN 57 MINUTES FOR MANCHESTER CITY. 🤖
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 27, 2024
Erling Haaland has become the first-ever Manchester City player to score five goals in a single game—TWICE. 🖐️🥶 pic.twitter.com/5pVwgp9hRa
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) February 27, 2024
my daughter gonna be mad asf when I name her Erling Haaland
— Real Talk Manchester City (@RealTalkMCFC) February 27, 2024
pic.twitter.com/feRP218VcM
Erling Haaland:
— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) February 27, 2024
23 — Age
20 — Hat-tricks pic.twitter.com/xkSplb6ZeX
Haaland may have rattled in five, but he owes an enormous debt of gratitude to De Bruyne. The Belgian maestro set up four of them with his sensational playmaking, sending a firm warning sign to Premier League rivals Manchester United head of this weekend's derby.
Unfortunately for De Bruyne, he still didn't walk away as man of the match.
Say what you want I don’t care. Kevin De Bruyne is the greatest midfielder we’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/3VnhHk7VWV
— 17 (@DxBruyneSZN) February 27, 2024
Kevin De Bruyne vs Luton:
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 27, 2024
4 Assists
63 Touches
44 Accurate Passes
80% Pass Accuracy
4 Key Passes
3 Big Chances Created
2 Shots On Target
2 Accurate Long Balls
1 Ground Duel Won
1 Successful Dribble
The best midfielder to ever grace the English game. 🔝🌍 #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/qRE5uPT1RO
When Manchester United and Man City dey meet again?🤣🤣Haaland and De Bruyne will cook pic.twitter.com/IqRyqSD41A
— Kuame Oliver (@KuameOliver_) February 27, 2024
Haaland - 5 goals
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) February 27, 2024
De Bruyne - 4 assists
Man City plays Man United on Sunday
Man United fans: pic.twitter.com/ISlnOkJfJi
Noone should legally be allowed to have this 2 in their team! If De bruyne hadn't been injured, I'm sure Halland would have gotten at least 50 goals this season
— Mayor of Ibadan (@Dhemi_ladhe) February 27, 2024
Spare a thought for poor Luton midfielder Jordan Clark, who bagged two fantastic strikes of his own but still left Kenilworth Road on the end of a trouncing, as did Ross Barkley despite his two assists.
Jordan Clark, that is outrageous.
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 27, 2024
The @LutonTown man with an unstoppable strike 🗑️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/UeG7Il1m2c
All time weirdo game for Jordan Clark who probably scored the best two goals he will ever score, against Man City of all teams, in a 6-2 loss #COYH
— nick p (@npnthr) February 27, 2024
Barkley and Jordan Clark copying from de bruyne and haaland pic.twitter.com/bq9uP3wvDn
— gvardiolszn (@etihadstoner) February 27, 2024
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