Erling Haaland is so powerful and direct – West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell
Aaron Cresswell admitted West Ham struggled to contain Erling Haaland as the Manchester City new boy fired them to a 2-0 victory.
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Pep Guardiola trialled innovative formation vs West Ham to solve Man City's left-back problem
In the week where Manchester City saw their left-back target join Chelsea and Joao Cancelo exposed by Liverpool, Pep Guardiola found an innovative solution to the pressure building on the left-back position at West Ham: not to use one.
Pep Guardiola names unsung Man City player who had 'one of his best games ever' vs West Ham
Kyle Walker played his best game for Manchester City against West Ham, according to Pep Guardiola.Walker, who has been at City since 2017, has been City's first choice right-back for the majority of his time at the Etihad and lined up there on the opening day at the London Stadium. However, in possession, Walker regularly moved inside as an inverted full-back, as did Joao Cancelo from the left.
Haaland scores twice to get Manchester City up and running at West Ham
Erling Haaland opened his Manchester City account with two goals as the champions beat West Ham 2-0 at the London Stadium.
Haaland powers Man City to confident victory over West Ham
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City began their Premier League title defence in confident fashion by brushing aside West Ham 2-0 in front of a record crowd at the London Stadium.
'A bit s*** to be honest' - Erling Haaland disappointed not to score hat-trick in Man City win over West Ham
Erling Haaland may have got off to a flyer on his Premier League debut, scoring both goals in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over West Ham, but the Norway international was disappointed he wasn’t able to grab a hat-trick. The 22-year-old opened the scoring from the penalty spot nine minutes before half-time and killed the game off with a well-taken low finish after running onto Kevin De Bruyne’s through-ball in the 65th-minute. Ad/> Haaland, however, felt he could have netted a treble after heading Ilkay Gundogan’s cross wide.
Man City player ratings vs West Ham: Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan great
Ederson: Very little to do as City dominated. Just about recovered in time after dropping a routine ball in the penalty area, then down to keep out a Benrahma effort. 6
West Ham United vs. Manchester City - Football Match Report - August 7, 2022 - ESPN
Erling Haaland scored a brace on his Premier League debut as Manchester City beat West Ham United 2-0 at the London Stadium on Sunday.