Haaland's exceptional performance increased his total goals for the season to 36 across all competitions, elevating him to 25 goals in the Premier League.
In the race for the Premier League’s Golden Boot award
Haaland scored his sixth Premier League hat-trick for City, with only seven players netting more in the competition’s history. All six have been at the Etihad Stadium, with only three players netting more at a single venue.
Five minutes after the interval, Wolves were thanking their goalkeeper, with Sa getting down low to deny Foden, and for a moment they were back in the game.
Wolverhampton has only managed to keep two clean sheets away from home in the Premier League this season. However, this match marked the first occasion they conceded at least four goals in an away game this season.