Erling Haaland’s brace helps Manchester City to convincing win against West HamBy Andy Hampson, Press AssociationErling Haaland scored two goals and made another as Manchester City underlined their growing title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham. West Ham showed greater energy after the break and went close after Crysencio Summerville won possession on the left and crossed from the byline. Haaland put the result beyond any doubt in the 69th minute as City swept forward through substitutes Savinho and Rico Lewis. The ball did not reach him cleanly but two Hammers defenders failed to clear and Haaland pounced to rifle past Areola. Donnarumma blocked from Summerville as West Ham briefly flickered again but Foden and Josko Gvardiol went close for City before Haaland shot narrowly wide in the closing seconds.

Source: Irish Independent December 21, 2025 05:55 UTC