Premier League: Haaland breaks scoring record as Man City beat West Ham 3-0

Simon Stone, BBC Sport at Etihad Stadium

Sunday, 7 August 2022

Erling Haaland scored his ninth goal in five Premier League games as Manchester City moved top of the table with a 3-0 win over West Ham.

Haaland opened the scoring in the 36th minute, finishing from close range after Kevin De Bruyne's shot was saved. Ilkay Gundogan doubled the lead just before half-time, tapping in after Haaland's header was saved.

Phil Foden added a third in the 85th minute, finishing off a counter-attack to seal the win.

The victory takes City top of the table on goal difference, ahead of Arsenal and Tottenham.