West Ham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League latest updates as Erling Haaland scores again
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West Ham United play host to Manchester City in Saturday’s late kick off with the reigning champions eyeing up top spot in the Premier League table. Earlier today, Arsenal and Brighton played out a 1-1 draw following Declan Rice’s sending off and both teams, who had not dropped points in the league this season had to settle for one point each.
The Hammers are hoping to extend their winning run having defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 in their last league outing and Bournemouth 1-0 in the Carabao Cup. They have strengthened during the summer transfer window and new manager Julen Lopetegui will be keen to upset City today.
Pep Guardiola’s men look dangerous though and none more so than Erling Haaland. The Norwegian bagged a hat-trick in a 4-1 mauling of Ipswich and three points in London this evening will keep them at the top of the table.
Follow all the action from the London Stadium as West Ham take on Man City:
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Wan-Bissaka intervenes just as Bernardo Silva is set to pull the trigger fro close range, and West Ham fans breathe again.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Alert to the danger, Kilman quickly shuts down De Bruyne's run to the right byline, conceding a corner. Nothing comes of the set-piece situation though, and City try to soak up more precious time by keeping the ball.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
After Fullkrug feeds Soucek inside Man City's area, the latter scuffs a low shot well wide of the right-hand post under pressure from Kovacic. Though they've had just one shot on target, West Ham are posing more of a threat and a late leveller cannot be ruled out.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Lopetegui switches things up in midfield, with Rodriguez making way for Soucek.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
West Ham have increased their possession share by 10% during this second half, but they are now in danger of becoming passive again. City are slowly squeezing their hosts, pushing them back to the edge of the box.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Antonio's shift is also brought to an early end; Germany striker Fullkrug comes on to lead the Hammers' front line.
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