Haaland scored four goals including a hat-trick, Man City reduced the gap from top-running Arsenal

Erling Haaland produced a sensational performance, scoring four goals including a hat-trick to lead Manchester City to a decisive 5-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Etihad Stadium, moving them within one point of the Premier League summit. The Norwegian was at his unstoppable best as he converted two penalties and an incredible header before the half-time whistle to secure his ninth City hat-trick.

Moments after Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan scored, he restored City's three-goal lead by scoring his fourth eight minutes into the second period, reports the Manchester City website. Late substitute Julian Alvarez – making his 100th appearance for City – added to the scoreline by scoring the fifth goal in the closing stages.

Pep Guardiola's side have now gone 20 league matches without defeat and, with a game in hand on leaders Arsenal, are just three wins away from a record fourth consecutive top-flight title. Earlier on Saturday, Arsenal recorded a comprehensive 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta's side temporarily moved four points clear at the top, but Man City beat Wolves 5-1 later in the day to cut the gap back to one point with a match in hand.

Arsenal controlled much of the first half and, on 44 minutes, Bukayo Saka, following Kai Havertz's foul on Mark Travers, scored his 20th goal of the season from the penalty spot to break the tie. Leandro Trossard doubled the advantage after the half to give the Gunners complete control. A fourth straight victory was sealed with a late third try by Declan Rice after more tries from Antoine Semenyo and Gabriel were turned down. VR was kept busy the entire time.