This Mateo Kovacic goal vs Luton Town (VIDEO BELOW) was a superb volley from the midfielder. This was also Kovacic’s first ever league goal for Man City, and it came in the 64th minute of their clash. Kovacic’s goal put City 2-0 up- they eventually won 5-1.
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xG Luton vs Man City 2-6 FA Cup 2024 | Expected Goals Stats
Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Luton v Manchester City (Official crowd attendance of 11,163 in the FA Cup). Man City progressed to the next round courtesy of a solo show from Erling Haaland, who scored five goals. Both of Luton’s goals were fine ones- low on xG, but very nice finishes from Jordan Clark
xG Luton 1.29-2.85 Man City shots map (Actual score Luton 2-6 MCFC)
0-1 Haaland first goal v Luton xG 0.23
0-2 Haaland second goal vs Luton xG 0.12
0-3 Haaland third goal v Luton xG 0.11
1-3 Clark first goal vs Man City xG 0.03
2-3 Clark second goal vs Man City xG 0.06
2-4 Haaland fourth goal vs Luton xG 0.85
2-5 Haaland fifth goal vs Luton xG 0.09
2-6 Kovacic goal vs Luton xG 0.05
Haaland also had other decent chances to score more, notably in the 25th and 30th minutes.
Luton Man City 2-6 Match Stats for comparison
(Luton stats on left; MCFC on right)
15 of Man City’s 17 shots in the game were on target!
Video Superb Jordan Clark goal vs Man City 2024 for Luton
This first Jordan Clark goal vs Manchester City (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning strike from the Luton star in their FA Cup tie against the Citizens on 27 February, 2024. This Clark goal v Man City was one of two he scored in the game- the other one was decent, but this was an absolutely superb hit from long distance. City won the game 6-2 with Haaland scoring his 8th hat trick in MCFC colours.