Manchester City striker scores his second hat-trick in five days

Haaland added three more goals to his five he scored against Leipzig in the Champions League, bringing his season total to 42.Just two goals separate him from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Mohamed Salah's record for the most goals scored for an English top-flight team during a single season during the Premier League era.

On a depressing night for former City captain Vincent Kompany, whose Burnley team has raced 13 points clear at the top of the Championship, Julian Alvarez added two goals and replacement Cole Palmer also scored. Nonetheless, City grew more dominant in the second half, highlighting the disparity in quality between England's top two divisions.

It will be Burnley manager Kompany of Haaland stated, "He is at the right stage for his growth because he is still extremely young." He has the right coach and the correct attitude, therefore he will improve.

"I have competed with legends. They belong to a unique elite. Even the best have trouble stopping these guys. They continue to discover solutions. It's encouraging to watch someone who appears to be a superstar and is willing to grow. The hardest aspect of the game is scoring goals, which places you in a certain bracket.It will be City's sixth semi-final appearance in seven seasons under Pep Guardiola, and on current form, few will contest them winning the trophy for for the second time in that time as they continue to pursue their goal of winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League Triple Crown.

Haaland leads the Premier League in goals scored with 28. Harry Kane is second with 21. Football supporters even here in South Africa support Erling Haaland. Bayern Munich are in serious difficulty since they will be playing Manchester City, a team that is dangerous today but will make for an exciting match.