Haaland scores five as Man City run riot at Luton

Erling Haaland scored five in a stunning display of finishing as holders Manchester City thrashed Luton to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. It was the Norwegian’s eighth hat-trick for City and he also became the first player to score five in a game twice for the club. City opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Kevin de Bruyne, who assisted the first four goals, was allowed time and space to cut the ball back for Haaland to convert.

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Havertz stunner sees Chelsea into last 16 with win over Salzburg

Chelsea reached the Champions League knockout stages with a game to spare after Kai Havertz’s stunning second-half strike helped to see off Red Bull Salzburg. The Blues now cannot be caught by either the Austrian champions or AC Milan, meaning they have the luxury of being able to rest players in the final group game at home to Dinamo Zagreb.

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Thibaut Courtois to join Real Madrid as Mateo Kovacic joins Chelsea on loan

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will join Real Madrid while Mateo Kovacic will join the Blues on a season-long loan. The move comes in the wake of the news Kepa Arrizabalaga will join the London based club.

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