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West Ham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League latest updates as Erling Haaland scores again

Follow all the action from London Stadium

Luke Baker
Saturday 31 August 2024 19:22 BST
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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:

West Ham United vs Manchester City

A corner from the left by De Bruyne is slightly overhit, so Gvardiol can't control his back-post header. Still, the pressure is gradually building on West Ham's goal.

31 August 2024 17:41

West Ham United vs Manchester City

Goal Erling Braut Haaland

31 August 2024 17:40

West Ham United vs Manchester City

As expected, after a bright start for the hosts, City are taking control of proceedings. From 20 yards out, De Bruyne drills a low shot at the first defender, as West Ham drop deep inside their defensive third.

31 August 2024 17:40

West Ham United vs Manchester City

MISS! Grealish and Bernardo Silva combine well on the left side of the box, before the latter stands up an inviting cross for Haaland towards the back post. However, the big striker gets his header all wrong and it sails harmlessly wide. From close range, he should've done better!

31 August 2024 17:38

West Ham United vs Manchester City

Man City have won each of their last five Premier League games in London by an aggregate scoreline of 15-3. They last won six successive trips to the capital back in 2018, but that will be their sole aim today.

31 August 2024 17:36

West Ham United vs Manchester City

SAVE! West Ham's sharp start continues! Bowen drives in from the right and lets fly with a stinging drive, and Ederson can only parry it away! That was swerving, leaving the goalkeeper unsure of just where it would go.

31 August 2024 17:35

West Ham United vs Manchester City

City survive an early scare, as a Kudus cross from the left is deflected dangerously towards goal. Gvardiol does well to ease Antonio away from the ball near the goal-line, and it is ultimately cleared away to safety.

31 August 2024 17:33

West Ham United vs Manchester City

Wearing black and bright yellow, Manchester City kick off and we are under way in London!

31 August 2024 17:31

West Ham United vs Manchester City

The players are out o the pitch at London Stadium, and kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!

31 August 2024 17:29

West Ham United vs Manchester City

Meanwhile, Guardiola opts for just a single change: Grealish makes his first start of the season for Manchester City, replacing the injured Savinho. Rodri is back on the bench, but Phil Foden misses out.

31 August 2024 17:28

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