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West Ham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Erling Haaland goals seal opening win

West Ham 0-2 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s champions made a perfect start as Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut

Jack Rathborn,Jamie Braidwood
Sunday 07 August 2022 13:53 EDT
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Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut as Manchester City opened their title defence with a dominant win at West Ham United.

The striker got off the mark in the first half at the London Stadium as he won and then converted a penalty to give City a deserved lead.

West Ham struggled in the heat as City took charge of the ball and it wasn’t until the hour mark that David Moyes’ side posed any questions of the champions.

But it left space at the other end and Kevin De Bruyne’s perfect pass released Haaland, as the 22-year-old finished under Alphonse Areola to double City’s lead.

Relive the action from the London Stadium below after Manchester United were beaten by Brighton

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

90 mins: There will be five minutes of added time. Brighton have the ball in the corner with Lamptey as he wins a free kick.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:50

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

89 mins: Caicedo has been brilliant for Brighton and again break up play. United will now finally make their last three changes with Sancho, Shaw and Fernandes all departing.

It seems there were cheers as Fernandes went off but I may be wrong.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:48

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

86 mins: Brilliant defending! From the corner, it breaks to Martinez in his left foot. Out of nowhere, Lewis Dunk flies in to block the shot.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:46

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

86 mins: Eriksen’s shot is blocked before Sancho’s cross is punched clear. Sancho then sets up Ronaldo but his shot is blocked by Webster!

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:45

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

84 mins: Good from Brighton. They’ve taken away some of United’s momentum and Ten Hag will react by bringing on Garnacho, Elanga and Malacia.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:43

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

82 mins: United back off Mac Allister but his shot is sliced well. Van de Beek helps it on to Sancho, who beats his first man but runs into Webster.

There are then groans as Fernandes gives the ball away.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:42

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

80 mins: Martinez has to hack clear after Welbeck’s knockdown looked to find Gross in the box. Brighton have not had as much of the ball in the last 10 minutes but some possession would really help Potter’s side as they look to close this out.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:40

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

77 mins: Martinez flashes a shot over the bar as another former Ajax player, Van de Beek, replaces McTominay. That leaves a midfield three of Fernandes, Eriksen and Van de Beek.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:36

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton

74 mins: Dunk slides in to prevent the cross as United threaten down the right. Nervy moments in the Brighton defence.

A double change, though, as Lamptey and Mwepu replace Lallana and Trossard.

United are about to bring on Van de Beek.

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:34

West Ham vs Manchester City: Team news

Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Foden, Haaland, Grealish

West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Cresswell, Johnson, Rice, Soucek, Lanzini, Bowen, Fornals, Antonio

Jamie Braidwood7 August 2022 15:32

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