Inspired by yet another Erling Haaland hat-trick on Saturday evening, Manchester City claimed a 3-1 victory against West Ham at the London Stadium.
While the Hammers might have enjoyed a bright start here, City’s attacking icon pounced on Lucas Paqueta’s early mistake as the Norwegian record-breaker opened the scoring after just 10 minutes.
Although the Hammers might have briefly dragged themselves level as Ruben Dias turned Jarrod Bowen’s cross into his own net, Haaland restored City’s lead midway through the first-half.
Producing a thunderous effort into the roof of Alphonse Areola’s net and silencing the home support in east London, it was unsurprisingly Pep Guardiola’s striking sensation who stole all of the headlines here.
While Mohamed Kudus might have rattled the post during the second-half, Haaland officially wrapped up a second Premier League hat-trick in as many appearances in the final few minutes.
On an evening when Man City extended on their 100% start to the new campaign, we have taken a look at the main talking points from the London Stadium.
Haaland is a force of nature
While England international Phil Foden might have been crowned PFA Player of the Year for last season, it was City’s attacking icon that spearheaded their charge to the record books.
Claiming consecutive Premier League Golden Boots after arriving from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2022, Haaland has only further underlined his status as Europe’s ultimate marksmen.
Putting the Hammers to the sword on Saturday evening and leaving the London Stadium with an eighth Premier League hat-trick to his name, the Norwegian record-breakers has embarked on a sensational start to the new campaign.
Including yet another trio of strikes at home against Premier League returners Ipswich last weekend, Haaland has remarkable registered seven goals from just his opening three domestic appearances.
Charging towards a century of Premier League strikes and now…
Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-08-31 22:05:59
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Author : soccernews
Publish date : 2024-08-31 22:42:32
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