Defending champion Manchester City kicked off their season perfectly with a victory over West Ham (0-2) on the first day of the Premier League. This is Erling Haalandthe flagship rookie of Cityzens, who scored both goals of the game. He first converted a penalty that he himself caused (36′) before taking advantage of a magnificent pass from Kevin De Bruyne to double the score (65′).
Three short minutes on the attack… and then that’s it for West Ham, who set fire to the opposing rectangle via Bowen then Antonio before being deprived of the ball for the rest of the first period. dominators, the Cityzens must nevertheless wait for the 36th minute of the game and a penalty from Haaland to take the lead (0-1). Areolafitted a few minutes earlier to replace Fabian, injured, is completely holed up in his exit and mows down the Norwegian who does justice to himself. First game in the English league and first goal for Haaland.
In the second period, the Hammers are creating some good opportunities but Rice (54′) et Benrahma (63′) fail to deceive the vigilance ofEderson. In the process, Manchester City made the break thanks to a new goal from Erling Haaland, magnificently served in depth by Kevin De Bruyne, the king of the decisive pass. Alone against the opposing goalkeeper, Haaland does not tremble and offers himself a double after 65 minutes (0-2).
The men of Pep Guardiola then manage their lead perfectly to win a first important victory which already places them ahead of Liverpool, who stumbled from entry to Fulham (2-2).
