Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday for their first back-to-back wins since October thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland and one of their best all-around performances in weeks.
The reigning champions are sixth in the table on 34 points, 11 behind leaders Liverpool who have two games in hand. The Hammers, who were coming off a 5-0 rout by Liverpool six days earlier, are 13th with 23 points.
City got on the scoresheet in the 10th minute when United defender Vladimir Coufal deflected Savinho's angled shot into the far corner. Haaland bagged his first in the 42nd minute when Savinho whipped in a long cross that the big Norwegian leapt sideways to head in.
Haaland notched his second shortly after the break when Savinho sent a through ball that the 24-year-old nonchalantly chipped over goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. Phil Foden padded City's lead in the 58th minute before Niclas Fullkrug pulled a late goal back for the Hammers, but the game was already well out of reach
Man City vs West Ham latest news
- Savinho stars as Erling Haaland bags brace for Premier League champions
- West Ham ratings vs Manchester City: Coufal has afternoon to forget
- West Ham exposed again as Lopetegui continues to struggle to convince
- Pep Guardiola makes Man City admission despite big win over West Ham
- Lopetegui not 'optimistic' after Todibo injury blow in West Ham defeat
Good bye!
18:55 , Jonathan GorrieThanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Man City’s win over West Ham!
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Lopetegui not 'optimistic' after Todibo injury blow in West Ham defeat
18:54 , Jonathan GorrieJulen Lopetegui says he is pessimistic ahead of discovering the extent of the injury which forced Jean-Clair Todibo off against Manchester City.
West Ham were beaten 4-1 by City at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.
Lopetegui brought the Frenchman into the Hammers' starting line-up at the Etihad, but he had to be replaced after 53 minutes, having picked up a knock.
Pep Guardiola makes Man City admission despite big win over West Ham
18:02 , Jonathan GorriePep Guardiola has insisted two wins in as many games does not mean the old Manchester City are back.
The defending champions endured a torrid run over the autumn and the festive period, winning just one game in 13 before defeating Leicester City last Sunday.
They made it back-to-back victories on Saturday with a 4-1 win over West Ham in which striker Erling Haaland netted twice, but Guardiola was left frustrated by his side’s performance despite them registering their biggest Premier League win since beating Ipswich Town by the same scoreline back in August.
West Ham exposed again as Lopetegui continues to struggle to convince
17:30 , Jonathan GorrieWas this the good Manchester City turning up rather than the bad one, or simply West Ham doing what they do best in matches against the traditional Big Six?
It was, of course, probably both, Savinho and Erling Haaland in hungry enough mood that the Hammers’ latest heavy defeat — 4-1 at the Etihad — at least had mitigating factors.
That said, Julen Lopetegui, who could be seen kicking the air dejectedly in his technical area, will know all too well that these sorts of defensive errors his side once again produced could eventually see him out of a job.
West Ham ratings vs Manchester City: Coufal has afternoon to forget
17:02 , Jonathan GorrieWest Ham were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad as they failed to produce a response to last Sunday’s 5-0 demolition by Liverpool.
The 20-year-old City winger Savinho produced a match-winning display, forcing an own goal from Vladimir Coufal before assisting Erling Haaland twice.
Phil Foden made it 4-0 in the second half, before Niclas Fullkrug scored a fine consolation goal from Julen Lopetegui’s well-beaten West Ham.
Dom Smith was at the Etihad Stadium to rate the West Ham players’ performances…
Savinho stars as Erling Haaland bags brace for Premier League champions
16:58 , Jonathan GorrieSavinho starred as Manchester City made it two consecutive victories in a 4-1 win against West Ham.
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FT: Man City 4-1 West Ham
16:56 , Jonathan GorrieIt’s over!
West Ham were better than the scoreline but that will do little to make the traveling support feel any better.
A big performance from Savinho is a major boost for Man City.
Man City 4-1 West Ham
16:48 , Jonathan Gorrie89 mins: Somewhat of a harsh scoreline on the Hammers but nine goals being conceded in a week is pretty alarming to say the least...
Man City 4-1 West Ham
16:40 , Jonathan Gorrie81 mins: Summerville hits a volley over the bar after great hold-up play from Fullkrug.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
16:31 , Jonathan GorrieFullkrug has been by some distance his team’s best player. A late consolation goal for the visitors.
GOAL! Man City 4-1 West Ham | Niclas Fullkrug '70
16:29 , Jonathan Gorrie70 mins: GOAL!
Fullkrug sweeps in Soucek’s cross to hand the Hammers a consolation!
Man City 4-0 West Ham
16:20 , Jonathan Gorrie60 mins: That’s nine goals conceded in a week for West Ham.
GOAL! Man City 4-0 West Ham | Phil Foden '57
16:17 , Jonathan Gorrie57 mins: GOAL!
And City are flying! Sloppy play from West Ham out from the back and De Bruyne pounces.
He plays in Foden, who fires home from close range.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
16:16 , Jonathan GorrieSavinho with another incisive pass and another assist. He has inspired City to victory again, just as he did against Leicester last weekend.
GOAL! Man City 3-0 West Ham | Erling Haaland '55
16:14 , Jonathan Gorrie55 mins: GOAL!
A fine finish from Haaland, who dinks one over Areola after a nice through ball from Savinho.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
16:12 , Jonathan GorrieTodibo appears to be struggling with a knock. He has had an injury-hit time at West Ham so far and they are taking no chances. Dinos Mavropanos replaces him.
Man City 2-0 West Ham
16:09 , Jonathan Gorrie50 mins: Nice interplay between Savinho and Haaland, although Todibo denies the Brazilian a shot after the striker’s through ball.
Man City 2-0 West Ham
16:04 , Jonathan GorrieBack underway!
HT: Man City 2-0 West Ham
15:48 , Jonathan GorrieSavinho stars as Man City head into the break with healthy advantage.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
15:45 , Jonathan GorrieThat was hopeless defending from Vladimir Coufal, beaten all ends up out wide by Savinho. The Brazilian's cross deserved the finishing touch that Haaland then duly applied. Could be a long way back for West Ham now
GOAL! Man City 2-0 West Ham | Erling Haaland '42
15:44 , Jonathan Gorrie42 mins: GOAL!
Savinho does brilliantly to beat Coufal before whipping in a great ball for Haaland to head home.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
15:40 , Jonathan GorrieSuperb stop by Areola. That was some effort from Rico Lewis. Tight game this.
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:39 , Jonathan Gorrie38 mins: Brilliant strike from Rico Lewis but Areola denies him.
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:36 , Jonathan Gorrie34 mins: West Ham break again and Summerville finds Kudus on the break but the forward is marshalled well by Lewis and ends up shooting into the side netting.
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:33 , Jonathan Gorrie32 mins: Haaland plays in Foden but Areola does well to save with his feet.
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:30 , Jonathan Gorrie28 mins: Paqueta rolls one just wide after more confident play from West Ham.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
15:27 , Jonathan GorrieAlmost a superb team equaliser from one end of the pitch to the other by West Ham. If only someone had been there to tap home Wan-Bissaka's stroked ball across the goalmouth.
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:24 , Jonathan Gorrie21 mins: Great pull back from Wan-Bissaka after a West Ham counter but no one there to apply the finish!
Man City 1-0 West Ham
15:18 , Jonathan Gorrie16 mins: It will be fascinating to see if City have turned a corner again.
West Ham certainly have the tools to hurt them on the break.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
15:13 , Jonathan GorrieThat has gone firmly against the run of play. West Ham were the game's more threatening team in the early knockings here, but instead it's Manchester City who take the lead as Savinho's cross deflects off Vladimir Coufal and cruelly into the net past Alphonse Areola. Nothing the Hammers can do about it now; all about the response.
GOAL! Man City 1-0 West Ham | Vladimir Coufal own goal '09
15:12 , Jonathan Gorrie09 mins: GOAL!
Two in two games! Savinho’s strike is deflected off Coufal and past Areola for the opener.
Man City 0-0 West Ham
15:08 , Jonathan Gorrie06 mins: Slick counter almost has West Ham in but Kudus hits the side netting.
Dom Smith at the Etihad Stadium
15:07 , Jonathan GorrieWe saw from his time in Germany how dominant Niclas Fullkrug is in the air. Winning his first aerial duel of the afternoon just a moment ago saw him open up a counter-attack down the right. Could be a handy outlet for West Ham today, going long to Fullkrug.
Man City 0-0 West Ham
15:03 , Jonathan Gorrie02 mins: The hosts are having a lot of the ball here but not doing much with it.
Man City vs West Ham
15:01 , Jonathan GorrieKICK-OFF!
Man City vs West Ham
14:40 , Jonathan GorrieThe warm-ups are underway!
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Man City vs West Ham
14:11 , Jonathan GorrieThe Hammers skipper today!
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Man City vs West Ham
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Confirmed West Ham lineup
13:51 , Jonathan GorrieWest Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Wan-Bissaka; Alvarez, Soucek; Summerville, Paqueta, Kudus, Fulkrug
Subs: Foderingham, Cresswell, Soler, Mavropanos, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Irving, Scarles
Confirmed Man City lineup
13:46 , Jonathan GorrieMan City XI: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Savinho, Foden, Haaland
Subs: Carson, Walker, Grealish, Doku, Gundogan, Nunes, Simpson-Pusey, O'Reilly, McAtee
Rodri snaps back at Cristiano Ronaldo over 'unfair' Ballon d'Or verdict
13:26 , Jonathan GorrieManchester City midfielder Rodri has fired back at Cristiano Ronaldo over labelling his Ballon d’Or win 'unfair'.
The Spaniard won football’s most prestigious individual prize in Paris back in October and in doing so became the first player from the Premier League to achieve the feat since Ronaldo in 2008.
Michail Antonio 'grateful to be alive' as West Ham star vows to make comeback after car crash
13:16 , Jonathan GorrieMichail Antonio has said he is “grateful to be alive” and vowed to make a comeback to football, in his first message since his car crash.
The 34-year-old West Ham forward has been discharged from hospital more than three weeks after sustaining a broken leg when he crashed his Ferrari in Epping, Essex on December 7.
Julen Lopetegui admits Jarrod Bowen injury 'not good news' and drops transfer hint
12:51 , Jonathan GorrieJulen Lopetegui is not putting a timescale on how long Jarrod Bowen will be out with his broken foot, but admits the injury “is not good news” for West Ham.
Bowen fractured his left foot in the 5-0 defeat to Liverpool and faces an extended spell on the sidelines.
His absence is a major blow for West Ham, who are also without Michail Antonio as he recovers from the car crash that left him with a broken leg.
Pep Guardiola reveals Man City decisions over Kevin De Bruyne future
12:41 , Jonathan GorriePep Guardiola admits Manchester City must assess Kevin De Bruyne's form and fitness before deciding to offer him a new contract.
The playmaker is out of contract at the end of the season and is able to talk to foreign clubs over a potential move away this summer amid links with both teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and clubs in the Saudi Pro League.
Man City vs West Ham: Latest Premier League odds today
12:37 , Jonathan GorrieMan City to win: 3/10
Draw: 5/1
West Ham to win: 8/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
12:34 , Jonathan GorrieMan City wins: 65
Draws: 19
West Ham wins: 38
Man City vs West Ham: Premier League score prediction today
12:31 , Jonathan GorrieIt’s difficult to know if City have really turned a corner of late but little about what West Ham were doing against Liverpool would suggest they are ready to go to the Etihad and win.
Man City to win, 3-1.
West Ham team news vs Man City today
12:31 , Jonathan GorrieWest Ham, meanwhile, saw Jarrod Bowen come off against Liverpool and is now facing a spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed he suffered a fractured foot.
“Unfortunately for us it is not going to be a few days,” said the Hammers boss on Thursday.
“He was able to play 30 minutes with his injury but now he has to rest and recover. Let’s see, but it is not good news for us.”
Lukasz Fabianski was forced off with a head injury against Southampton and duly missed the loss to the Reds.
Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez could return from suspension. Michai Antonio is recovering after surgery on a lower limb fracture suffered in a road traffic accident last month.
Man City team news vs West Ham today
12:30 , Jonathan GorrieCity will remain without Oscar Bobb, Rodri and Ruben Dias.
Ederson is back in training but remains a doubt, although is not expected to feature here. John Stones and Matheus Nunes are doubts.
Man City vs West Ham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today
12:30 , Jonathan GorrieTV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place behind the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Free highlights: Match of the Day, however, will broadcast highlights when it airs at 10.20pm GMT on BBC One on Saturday.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
12:00 , Jonathan GorrieGood afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
Kick-off from the Etihad Stadium is at 3pm GMT.
