Haaland wreaks havoc against Wolverhampton – scored a hat-trick before the break

(Manchester City – Wolverhampton 3–0, match in progress) Erling Braut Haaland (23) is enjoying himself in the key match at home.

Saturday 4 May at 19:22

First, he put in the penalty Josko Gvardiol obtained after just a quarter of an hour.

After the decision had been made, Haaland went resolutely towards the ball. There was no doubt as to who would take that penalty.

Jose Sa went the wrong way, 1–0. Haaland’s 22nd in the league, and as Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski ironically notes: His 33rd goal in a weak season.

After half an hour, Rodri hit the ball on the back post.

There, Haaland hung higher than everyone else, a majestic header in the far corner doubled City’s lead.

“Air Haaland” is back:

Thus, it seems that Haaland is back at his very best after a somewhat troubled start to the year.

Injuries have disrupted the rhythm of his season, and in April in particular he received widespread criticism for his contributions in the build-up game.

After the latest injury comeback, he has three goals in just over an hour, he has 34 goals in all competitions and leads the battle for the top scorer title in the Premier League with 23 goals in the league.

Jærbuen was through for his hat-trick just before the break, but was blocked by Nelson Semedo. The Norwegian grinned at the fact that no penalty was awarded, he didn’t quite believe it, but after a VAR review it was still a penalty.

Haaland got the ball again, Haaland was resolute again and Haaland completed the hat-trick before the break.

His sixth hat-trick in the Premier League, and “Haaland! Haaland! Haaland!” resounded even beyond the stadium here in Manchester.

As Arsenal beat Bournemouth 3-0 earlier on Saturday, it was up to Manchester City to respond to the charges. So far they seem to be doing the job.