Manchester City have gone back to the top of the Premier League table, beating West Ham United 3-0 this evening.
Nathan Ake, back after his recent injury, opened the scoring for City with a header from a Riyad Mahrez free-kick.
And then, Jack Grealish played in Erling Haaland who produced a delightful chipped finish over Lukasz Fabianski.
That was the Norwegian striker’s 35th Premier League goal of the season, meaning he now has the record for most goals in a single Premier League campaign outright.
Phil Foden scored in the late stages, his deflected volley finding the net from the edge of the box.
West Ham gave a good account of themselves at the Etihad Stadium.
David Moyes was missing key players like Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek, and had two free spots on his bench.
They frustrated City in the first-half and kept a very good shape.
It was a struggle to break them down, but they also had a couple of moments where they threatened.
They should be absolutely fine in terms of the relegation battle.
Right at the end of the game, Gary Neville was asked for his man of the match. And he gave it to City’s Portuguese maestro Bernardo Silva.
He said on Sky Sports: “There’s been no City player that’s been absolutely outstanding for them. But I’m going to give it to him (Bernardo) because he’s a really good player and he does everything right. He’s so efficient in everything he does. He’s always available.”
An excellent display from Bernardo Silva as Man City beat West Ham
Haaland will once again be getting all the headlines but this was a great performance from Bernardo.
The star was excellent playing as a number eight and linked up really well with Jack Grealish on the left at times.
He worked his socks off as usual, and showcased that amazing tight dribbling ability City fans have come to love over the years.
It was yet another display where you are left really hoping that he doesn’t leave the club this summer.
