Erling Haaland's four-goal performance propelled Manchester City to a dominant 5-1 victory over Wolves, bringing them within striking distance of a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title. Despite Arsenal's earlier win over Bournemouth, City remained composed, narrowing the gap to just one point with three games left to Arsenal's two.

Haaland, facing criticism for not replicating his stellar debut season at City, silenced doubters by increasing his goal tally for the season to 36 in 41 appearances. Restored to the starting lineup after injury, he showcased his lethal finishing prowess.

Wolves, who had previously handed City one of their rare league defeats this season, couldn't withstand the onslaught as City extended their unbeaten home run to 43 games. Haaland converted two first-half penalties and powered home a header to put City in control.

Despite Wolves pulling a goal back early in the second half, City quickly reasserted their dominance. Haaland completed his hat-trick and then added a fourth with a spectacular strike. His performance all but secured the Golden Boot, with his 25 league goals five more than his closest competitors.

City's relentless form, with a 19-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League, has put them in a commanding position in the title race. With upcoming fixtures against Fulham, Tottenham, and West Ham, they remain focused on making history as the first team to win four consecutive English top-flight titles.

Meanwhile, Arsenal can only hope for a late twist in the title race as they seek to end a 20-year championship drought. However, City's determination suggests they are unlikely to falter in their pursuit of further glory.

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