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Haaland Hat-Trick Leads Man City Rout of Liverpool
Norwegian striker makes statement with dominant performance against Premier League rivals.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 5:35pm
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as his side cruised to a 4-0 victory over Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. The dominant win comes on the heels of City's recent 3-1 triumph over Arsenal, further cementing their status as Premier League frontrunners this season.
Why it matters
Haaland's clinical finishing and physical dominance against a top Liverpool squad underscores his emergence as one of the world's elite players. The lopsided result also raises questions about Liverpool's ability to keep pace with the league's top teams this campaign.
The details
Haaland opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then added two more goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick. City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne also found the net as the home side thoroughly outclassed their visitors. Liverpool struggled to create chances and were largely contained by City's organized defense.
- The match was played on April 4, 2026.
- Haaland's first goal came in the 12th minute.
The players
Erling Haaland
A 22-year-old Norwegian striker who plays for Manchester City. Haaland is widely regarded as one of the top young players in world football.
Kevin De Bruyne
A Belgian midfielder who is a key player for Manchester City. De Bruyne is known for his creative passing and ability to control the tempo of matches.
What they’re saying
“Erling is a special player and he showed that again today. When he's in this kind of form, he's almost unstoppable.”
— Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager
What’s next
Manchester City will look to build on this dominant win when they face Tottenham Hotspur in their next Premier League match on April 11. Liverpool, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back against Aston Villa on April 15.
The takeaway
Erling Haaland's hat-trick performance underscores his status as one of the Premier League's most dominant players, and Manchester City's ability to overwhelm even the top teams in the league.
