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erling holland scored two goals and scored another goal Manchester City Underlined their growing title credentials with a comfortable 3-0 win West Ham,
Vipul norwegian Was on target after only five minutes of one-sided contest Etihad Stadiumbefore beating Tijani Renders and adding another in the second half.
Haaland was inches away from completing a hat-trick in stoppage time.
Pep Guardiola’s team wins, this is their fifth consecutive win Premier Leagueapply firm pressure armory At the top end of the table.
In contrast, the Hammers will spend Christmas in the relegation zone after a poor performance which saw them extend their winning streak to six.
It wasn’t until the second half that the visitors began to ask questions of their hosts, but Haaland’s second half put an end to any chance of a fightback, making his tally 38 for club and country this season.
City Looked focused from the start and their dominance of possession brought early reward for Holland.
He passed the ball to the left with Nico Gonzalez Phil Foden The England midfielder invited Haaland into the box before.
The Norwegian’s right-footed shot was blocked first time. alphonse arriola But in the second attempt he made no mistake and hit the ball hard with his left foot.
Holland could have doubled their tally in a matter of moments Ryan Cherky Delivered a cross at the perfect height but it went surprisingly wide.
City were in complete control and were content to play patiently and wait for the opening.
except one jarrod bowen From a cross that went through the box, West Ham offered little and it was no surprise when City added to their lead.
Cherky beat Mateus Fernandes to the ball and burst into the box to feed Haaland, who had no space himself to shoot but laid the ball out for Reijnders.
The Dutchman, who had defended from Areola with a fierce shot three minutes earlier, hit the ball into the roof of the net from close range.
West Ham showed more energy after the break and went closer after Cresencio Somerville Wins possession on the left and crosses to the byline.
Gianluigi Donnarumma Freddy reacted quickly to block Potts’ shot and Fernandes blasted in the rebound.
Bowen pulled wide as the Hammers threatened again but City had more chances ruben dias Arriola and Foden shoot wide.
Haaland put the result beyond any doubt in the 69th minute, as City brought on substitutes Savinho and Rico Lewis.
The ball did not reach him clearly, but two Hammers defenders failed to clear the ball and Haaland rifled the ball past Areola.
Donnarumma blocked Somerville as West Ham flickered briefly again but Foden and if guardiol City went close before Haaland fired narrowly wide in the final seconds.
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