Man City 3-0 West Ham: Haaland Breaks Record as City Move to Brink of History
Etihad Rout Extends Hammer's Woeful Away Record
Erling Haaland continued his sensational scoring form as Manchester City moved to the brink of retaining the Premier League title with a 3-0 win over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Norwegian striker bagged a record-breaking 35th league goal of the season, surpassing Mohamed Salah's previous mark set in 2018.
Rodri Opens the Floodgates
The Blues took the lead early in the first half through Rodri's close-range finish after a scramble in the West Ham box. Haaland doubled City's advantage just before the hour mark, tapping in Kevin De Bruyne's cross from the right wing. Phil Foden sealed the victory in the 90th minute with a stunning solo effort, leaving West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola stranded.
Moyes Praises Guardiola's Masterclass
Despite the defeat, West Ham manager David Moyes was full of praise for his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola. "They are the best team in the country and probably one of the best in the world," Moyes said. "Pep Guardiola is a genius, and he has built a fantastic team here."
Conclusion
With just three games remaining in the season, Manchester City are now just one victory away from securing their fifth Premier League title in six years. Haaland's remarkable goal-scoring exploits have been a major factor in their success, and he is now just three goals away from breaking Alan Shearer's all-time record for the most goals scored in a single Premier League campaign.
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