In a thrilling Premier League clash, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 3-1, overturning an early deficit to regain their position at the top of the league table leaving behind Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal.
The game saw Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, and Erling Haaland score crucial goals in the second half.
City had an early chance but was denied by a goal-line clearance from Tomas Soucek and a save by Alphonse Areola. They missed another opportunity as Haaland’s shot veered wide.
West Ham broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when James Ward-Prowse executed a brilliant diving header from a Vladimir Coufal cross.
However, City bounced back immediately in the second half, with Jeremy Doku equalizing just 43 seconds in. Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland netted in the 76th and 86th minutes, respectively, securing the win.
With this victory, Manchester City leads the Premier League with a perfect 15 points from five games, two points ahead of Liverpool. West Ham slips to sixth place with 10 points.
Manager Pep Guardiola praised his team’s efficiency and patience, while also looking ahead to their Champions League group stage match against Red Star Belgrade.
City’s dominance continues, and their fans are eager to see how they defend their Premier League crown in the games to come.
Premier League current standings- https://soccertonic.com/league/8/21646/Premier-League-England/
Manchester City performance and stats
Manchester City
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It will be Manchester City ended the league in the 1st position with 15 points.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 14 goals and conceding 3.
Manchester City will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 23rd of September in Manchester.
Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats
Tottenham Hotspur
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Tottenham Hotspur is currently 2nd in the Premier League with 13 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won 4 times and drawn once. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 against Sheffield United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 5.
Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Arsenal on Sunday 24th of September in London.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool
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It will be Liverpool ended the league in the 3rd position with 13 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won 3 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 1-3 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 12 goals and conceding 4.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Sunday 24th of September in Liverpool.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal
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It will be Arsenal ended the league in the 4th position with 13 points.
In the last 5 games, it has won 4 times and drawn once. In its last match, Arsenal won 0-1 against Everton.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 4.
Arsenal will play the next match in Premier League against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday 24th of September in London.
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