PLAYER RATINGS: Erling Haaland was eye-catching in five-star thrashing of Wolves
Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck four times as they remained on course to win a fourth successive Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Hours after Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola's men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand.
Haaland -- who boosted his league scoring lead to 25 with the first four-goal haul of his career -- converted from the penalty spot in the 12th minute and doubled City's lead in the 35th when he headed home at the far post from Rodri's cross.
The 23-year-old Norwegian converted again from the spot just before halftime. Hwang Hee-chan pulled one back for Wolves in the 53rd. But a minute later, Haaland smothered any hopes of a comeback by the visitors with his fourth. Substitute Julian Alvarez completed City's scoring in the 85th.
Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan rated the players.
Ederson - 6
Daft goalkeeping – wafting a hand at a harmless cross – gifted Wolves a goal back after half time. Then completed a stunning pass to open the game up so City could score.
Kyle Walker - 7
Flew forward from right back and gave Wolves real problems when doubling up with Bernardo Silva in the final third.
Manuel Akanji – 7.5
Steady Eddie at the back once again and yet more proof as to why Pep Guardiola picks him every week. Solid in possession.
Nathan Ake - 7
Generally comes to the fore towards the end of seasons and this was largely another calm display from Mr Dependable.
Josko Gvardiol - 8
Really relishes City’s slight tactical tweak that allows him to stay high and wide. Looking more and more dangerous in attacking areas.
Rodri – 9
One mistake but imperious.
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