In the 17th round of the English Premier League, Manchester City secured a confident 3–0 victory at home against West Ham. This match held special significance for City midfielder Tijani Reijnders.
The Dutch footballer celebrated his first-ever goal at the Etihad Stadium in this very match. Early in the game, Erling Haaland quickly opened the scoring, and shortly before the end of the first half, Reijnders doubled the home team's lead to 2–0 with his strike.
It is worth noting that until this point in the season, Reijnders had only scored during away games. Therefore, his first goal at the Etihad was not only statistically significant but also an important psychological milestone for him.
In the second half, Haaland made his mark once again, completing a brace and securing a dominant and assured victory for Manchester City. Following this result, Pep Guardiola's side climbed to first place in the league standings.
After the match, Reijnders openly shared his emotions:
— "Finally, I managed to score at the Etihad. I've been waiting for this moment for quite some time. It's great to celebrate this win and see the growth of our team. We need to maintain this momentum," he said.
For context, the 27-year-old midfielder has appeared in 24 matches across all competitions for Manchester City this season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. Reijnders' consistent performances are becoming a crucial factor in City's title race ambitions.
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