Erling Haaland continued his remarkable start to the Premier League season, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated West Ham 3-1 at the London Stadium. The Norwegian striker, who now has seven goals in three matches, ensured City’s dominance with a clinical display. In the match along with City Defeat West Ham, spectators also witnessed Pep giving a happy kiss on De Bruyne’s cheek.
Haaland scored an hat-rick against the Ipswich town as well in the prior fixture. The match saw City controlling possession throughout, with West Ham struggling to maintain their pressing intensity. After going ahead, City remained patient, circulating the ball and waiting for their moment. The breakthrough came in the 83rd minute when Haaland completed his hat-trick with a composed finish over Fabianski, effectively ending the contest. City Defeat West Ham
Earlier, City had made a double substitution, with Joško Gvardiol and Kevin De Bruyne making way for Kyle Walker and Nathan Aké. West Ham made changes of their own, bringing on Vladimír Coufal and Niclas Füllkrug to bolster their attack, but it wasn’t enough to overcome City’s dominance.
With 70 goals in 69 Premier League appearances, Haaland’s form continues to dazzle, cementing his status as one of the most prolific strikers in the league’s history. For City, it was another professional display, ensuring three points and maintaining their unbeaten start to the season.
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