EPL: Man City Crush West Ham As Arsenal, Chelsea Drop Points

Erling Haaland scored his first brace in three months as Manchester City followed their victory over Leicester City last weekend with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over West Ham United.

Savinho forced the first goal when his 10th minute cross deflected off Vladmir Coufal into the net.

Haaland grabbed a brace before Phil Foden tapped home Kevin de Bruyne’s through pass.

Niclas Fulkrug scored West Ham’s consolatory goal 19 minutes from time.

Despite the victory, the defending champions are still sixth on the table and 11 points behind leaders, Liverpool.

In other matches, Alexander Isak scored the winning goal as Newcastle United came from behind to inflict another home defeat on Tottenham Hotspur.

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Dominic Solanke headed in Pedro Porro’s cross to give the home side an early lead. But, Anthony Gordon restored parity two minutes later.

Spurs played better in the second half but could not get the equalizer.

Bournemouth fought extremely hard to defeat Everton by a lone goal at the Vitality Stadium. David Brooks scored the only goal of the match as the Cherries move one point behind Manchester City.

Leon Baily broke the hearts of Leicester City fans as his 78th minute first goal of the season condemned the Foxes to a fifth straight Premier League defeat.

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Ross Barkley’s 58th minute strike gave Unai Emery’s side the lead, but, Stephy Mavididi restored parity before Baily’s heartbreaking goal.

Brentford overcame their loss to Arsenal last weekend to white-wash bottom placed Southampton 5-0 with Bryan Mbeumo grabbing a brace.

Chelsea’s winless run was extended to four games after they drew 1-1 at Crystal Palace.

Cole Palmer put the Blues in front in the 14th minute, but Palace equalized through Jean-Philippe Mateta late into the game to deny Chelsea the three point.

It was a similar scenario in Arsenal’s game against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

Seventeen year-old Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal the lead in the 16th minute, but Joao Pedro scored a second-half penalty to ensure that Brighton got a point.

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