English Premier League: Erling Haaland's second hat-trick seals the win for Manchester City
Erling Haaland stole the show with a second successive hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Nottingham Forest 6-0 at Etihad Stadium
Image credit: SALive Image Erling HaalandThe two sides met for the first time in 13 years, and the visitors were prepared for the pressure they would be in.
Steve Cooper's side conceded after 12 minutes as Haaland met Phil Foden's cross at the near post, and the Norwegian struck home. He scored 10 minutes later from close range to increase City's lead.
The 22-year-old pocketed a hat-trick shortly before halftime with a header and gained complete control over Forest. Five minutes into the second half, Joao Cancelo took a long-range strike into the top corner, and the score read 4-0.
Julian Alvarez, the fifth goal in the 65th minute, converted a through pass by Riyad Mahrez, and it landed at the bottom corner. The Argentine sealed his brace three minutes before full-time, and City finished the match in style.
It was a harsh reality check for Steve Cooper's squad as Guardiola's men were untouchable. In the first half, they boasted 77% possession. Forest's efforts to break City's momentum lasted 12 minutes, meaning the home side bounced back from their setback against Newcastle.
They netted ten times in their last two league games.