City Regains Top Spot Haaland Now Holds Season Goal Record

Premier League Match Report: Manchester City Defeats West Ham, Haaland Breaks Scoring Record

City Regains Top Spot, Haaland Now Holds Season Goal Record

Manchester, England - Manchester City has reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League standings following their 3-1 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. The match was particularly notable for Erling Haaland, who broke the Premier League record for goals scored in a single season.

First Half Dominance by City

Manchester City controlled the first half of the match, with Haaland scoring the opening goal in the 39th minute. The Norwegian striker received a pass from Riyad Mahrez and fired a low drive into the bottom corner of the net. The goal was Haaland's 26th of the season, equaling the previous record set by Sergio Aguero in 2014-15.

Haaland Sets New Record

Haaland extended his record in the second half, scoring his 27th goal of the season in the 63rd minute. He again received a pass from Mahrez and this time drove the ball into the top corner. The goal broke the Premier League record and put City firmly in control of the match.

West Ham Pulls One Back

West Ham managed to pull a goal back in the 70th minute through Said Benrahma. However, City restored their two-goal lead just three minutes later with a goal from Phil Foden. The English midfielder received a pass from Kevin De Bruyne and curled a shot into the top corner.

City Returns to Top of the Table

The victory lifts Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League table, one point ahead of Arsenal. City now has a game in hand on their rivals and is in a strong position to retain their title. West Ham, meanwhile, remains in the relegation zone and faces a tough battle to stay in the Premier League.