Manchester City striker Erling Haaland netted three goals in their 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly on Saturday night.
Haaland, demonstrating his sharp form ahead of the new season, scored twice within five minutes, capitalizing on defensive errors by Enzo Maresca’s side.
The friendly was meant to put both teams in shape ahead of the new season beginning on August 17.
He opened the scoring from the penalty spot and added a second with a right-footed curl. Oscar Bobb extended the lead to 3-0 before substitute Raheem Sterling volleyed in a goal for Chelsea to reduce the deficit.
Haaland then completed his hat-trick, to put scores at 4-1 but Noni Madueke scored for Chelsea to halve the deficit before full-time of the thrilling friendly game.
