Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-09-03 17:00:00
Manchester City secured their second away win of the season with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United, thanks to Erling Haaland’s hat-trick. City took the lead in the 10th minute after Bernardo Silva set up Haaland for the opening goal, but Ruben Dias inadvertently scored an own goal to give West Ham an equalizer. Haaland restored City’s lead before completing his hat-trick in the 83rd minute to seal the win. Former player Ben Foster highlighted West Ham’s mistake of pushing for a goal at 2-1 down, leaving space for Haaland to exploit and score.
City dominated the game with 68% possession and 23 shots at goal, compared to West Ham’s 10 shots. The Blues received a high team rating of 7.55/10, indicating their superiority over West Ham, who were rated 6.61/10. Guardiola praised Haaland’s ability to capitalize on space to run towards goal, emphasizing Foster’s point about leaving space behind the defense. The result kept City at the top of the table as they head into the international break, showcasing their strength and Haaland’s impact on the team.
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