In a match from the 17th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City confidently defeated West Ham 3-0 at home, securing another crucial three points.
From the very first minutes of the match, the "Cityzens" began playing at a high tempo. This pressure paid off early: in the 5th minute, Erling Haaland skillfully exploited gaps in the opponent’s defense to open the scoring. This goal further strengthened the hosts' dominance in the game.
As the first half progressed, City's attacks grew increasingly dangerous. In the 38th minute, Reijnders finished off a team-play combination with a precise strike, doubling the lead. The teams headed into halftime with this score.
The dynamic of the game remained unchanged in the second half. Manchester City maintained ball control while keeping their opponents under pressure. In the 69th minute, Haaland once again made his mark — the Norwegian striker completed a brace, effectively sealing the outcome of the match.
In this encounter, Uzbekistan national team defender Abdukodir Khusanov also took the field. He entered the match as a substitute in the 67th minute, gaining additional experience in Premier League competition.
Manchester City — West Ham 3:0
Goals: Haaland (5, 69), Reijnders (38).
Manchester City — Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Riley, Silva (Mukasa, 75), Niko (Khusanov, 67), Reijnders (Lewis, 67), Cherki (Savinho, 67), Foden, Haaland.
West Ham — Areola, Walker-Peters, Kilman, Todibo, Fernandes (Rodrigues, 79), Potts (Wilson, 79), Magassa, Scarles (Myers, 64), Paqueta (Soucek, 78), Summerville (Mavropanos, 79), Bowen.
Bookings: Niko (28), Bowen (41).
As a result, the "Cityzens" increased their points tally to 37, maintaining their lead at the top of the standings. With their current form and confident performances, the team reaffirmed itself as one of the main contenders in the title race.
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