West Ham United welcomed Manchester City for a Premier League showdown on Saturday evening, with the reigning champions looking to secure the top position in the league table. Earlier in the day, Arsenal and Brighton ended in a 1-1 draw, following Declan Rice’s red card, leaving both teams with a single point each after a strong start to the season.
The Hammers aimed to continue their winning streak after a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace and a 1-0 win against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup. Under new manager Julen Lopetegui, they hoped to pull off an upset against City.
Manchester City, managed by Pep Guardiola, showcased their attacking prowess, particularly through Erling Haaland, who recently scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 victory against Ipswich. A win for City would keep them at the top of the table.
As the match unfolded, Manchester City took the lead with Haaland scoring early. West Ham managed to equalize momentarily with an own goal from Ruben Dias, but City quickly regained their advantage.
Despite West Ham’s improved performance in the second half, they struggled to contain City’s relentless attack. Haaland continued to impress, ultimately scoring another goal to ensure a strong win for his team.
The match concluded with a score of West Ham 1, Manchester City 3, marking another solid performance for Guardiola’s side as they maintain their winning streak in the league.