West Ham United vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
City are unbeaten in eight Premier League away games against West Ham, scoring 24 goals along the way and conceding just six.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Foden receives the ball on the edge of the box and gets a shot away, but Zouma is well-placed to deflect it wide for a corner.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
West Ham have conceded two or more goals in nine of their last 10 Premier League matches against the reigning champions. But the hosts have maintained their concentration levels so far to keep City at bay.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
Doku has been lively so far. Receiving a diagonal ball from Akanji, he teases Coufal once more. The winger then goes for goal from a tight angle, but his shot is straight at Areola.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
AGUERD SHOULD SCORE! West Ham force their first corner of the game. Bowen's delivery is flicked on at the near post by Soucek, but Aguerd cannot react quickly enough to apply the finishing touch in the six-yard box.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
HAALAND MISSES! He is human, you know! Doku teases defenders before slipping the ball through for Gvardiol, who drills it across the face of goal. Haaland is unmarked at the far post, but can only steer the ball wide from inside the six-yard box.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
It is great to see Guardiola back on the City bench today after his recent back operation. The Spaniard has never lost against West Ham in the Premier League.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
The Hammers are enjoying their joint-best start to a Premier League season, having also collected 10 points from their opening four games under Harry Redknapp back in 1999-2000.
West Ham United vs Manchester City
West Ham did well to somehow survive that City corner. The hosts have Areola to thank, but Soucek was also alert in clearing off the line.
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