Man City had to come from behind to extend their flawless start to their Premier League championship defence.
Report and highlights as Manchester City were forced to come from behind to prolong their unbeaten start to their Premier League championship defence; James Ward-Prowse scored the opener, before Jeremy Doku levelled; second-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland gave City the win.
Pep Guardiola had a memorable return to the Manchester City bench as his team defeated previously unbeaten West Ham 3-1, due to goals from Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva, and Erling Haaland.
After James Ward-Prowse nodded Vladimir Coufal’s clever cross beyond Ederson in the 36th minute, City were forced to come from behind, but after some poor finishing from the visitors, they shifted into more recognised gear.
Packed with end-to-end entertainment, Julian Alvarez struck the post with a delicious free-kick and Antonio was bettered by Ederson in a one-on-one, paving the way for Silva to complete City’s inevitable turnaround when lifting the ball over Alphonse Areola in the 76th minute.
Haaland then had the ultimate say, burying any lingering Hammers hopes of a comeback four minutes from time by smashing Silva’s arrowed cross into the net for his sixth goal of the season.
The result maintains City’s perfect start to the campaign, with five wins from five, while West Ham slip outside the top four after suffering their first loss of 2023-24.
Man City had to come from behind to extend their flawless start to their Premier League championship defence.
What’s next?
West Ham’s next game comes against Backa Topola at home on Thursday, when they kick off their Europa League campaign at 8 p.m.
The Hammers return to Premier League action on September 24 against Liverpool, kick-off 2pm.
Manchester City’s next match is against Red Star Belgrade at home on Tuesday, when they open their Champions League championship defence at 8 p.m.
City return to Premier League action on Saturday, hosting Nottingham Forest at 3pm.
