PLAYER RATINGS: Erling Haaland was eye-catching in five-star thrashing of Wolves - but which Man City team-mate was 'imperious' and who was at fault for the 'daft' goal they conceded?

Manchester City's Erling Haaland struck four times as they remained on course to win a fourth successive Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Hours after Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola's men responded with a resounding victory that pulled them to within a point of the North Londoners at the top of the standings, but with a game in hand.

Haaland - who boosted his league scoring lead to 25 with the first four-goal haul of his career - converted from the penalty spot in the 12th minute and doubled City's lead in the 35th when he headed home at the far post from Rodri's cross.

The 23-year-old Norwegian converted again from the spot just before halftime. Hwang Hee-chan pulled one back for Wolves in the 53rd. But a minute later, Haaland smothered any hopes of a comeback by the visitors with his fourth. Substitute Julian Alvarez completed City's scoring in the 85th.

Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan rated the players. 

MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1)

Ederson - 6

Daft goalkeeping – wafting a hand at a harmless cross – gifted Wolves a goal back after half time. Then completed a stunning pass to open the game up so City could score.

Kyle Walker - 7

Flew forward from right back and gave Wolves real problems when doubling up with Bernardo Silva in the final third.

Manuel Akanji – 7.5

Steady Eddie at the back once again and yet more proof as to why Pep Guardiola picks him every week. Solid in possession.

Nathan Ake - 7

Generally comes to the fore towards the end of seasons and this was largely another calm display from Mr Dependable.

Josko Gvardiol - 8

Really relishes City’s slight tactical tweak that allows him to stay high and wide. Looking more and more dangerous in attacking areas.

Rodri – 9

One mistake but imperious. Very strong breaking up of play to set City on their way for Erling Haaland’s second.

Mateo Kovacic - 8

Measured and does his job with minimal fuss. Lovely through ball for Haaland in the build-up to the second penalty.

Bernardo Silva – 7.5

Seemed livelier than he has in recent weeks. A box of tricks on the right-hand side and his timing of pass was on point.

Kevin De Bruyne – 7.5

Dangerous every time the ball was under his spell. One of those days when he could have ended up with multiple assists.

Phil Foden - 9

Keeps threatening to score a wonder goal when slaloming through challenges. Bright in the pockets and takes defenders with him. Top assist for Haaland’s fourth.

Erling Haaland – 9.5

Top header for the second. Eye-catching burst of pace in winning the second penalty. A beauty for his fourth. Thirty-six goals in what has been described as an average season.

Subs

John Stones (for Ake, 69) – 6.5, Jeremy Doku (for Silva, 80), Jack Grealish (for Foden, 80), Matheus Nunes (for De Bruyne, 79), Julian Alvarez (for Haaland, 82)

Wolves (3-5-2)

Sa 6; Semedo 4.5, Kilman 5, Toti 5; Air-Nouri 5, Traore 5.5, Gomes 6, Lemina 5 (Bellegarde 46, 6), H Bueno 6 (S Bueno 71, 6); Hee-chan 6.5 (Chirewa 87), Cunha 5.5 (Sarabia 76)

Subs not used: Bentley, Doherty, Gonzalez, Okoduwa, Fraser

Referee: Craig Pawson 6