Erling Haaland scores twice as Pep Guardiola’s side cruise to victory and pile pressure on Arsenal.

Haaland Stars as Man City Ease Past Struggling West Ham

Manchester City delivered a dominant performance to secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on December 20, 2025.

Erling Haaland opened the scoring after just five minutes, finishing coolly after a precise assist from Phil Foden.

The Citizens doubled their lead in the 38th minute when Tijjani Reijnders slotted home, with Haaland turning provider this time.

Haaland sealed the win in the second half with his 19th Premier League goal of the season, bringing his total contributions to all three goals.

The result propelled City to the top of the table with 37 points from 17 matches, at least temporarily, as they await Arsenal’s later kick-off.

For West Ham, the defeat added more pressure on head coach Nuno Espírito Santo. The Hammers remain in 17th place with 13 points and are set to spend Christmas in the relegation zone after suffering their 10th loss of the campaign.

Pep Guardiola’s side extended their winning streak and underlined their title credentials with another clean sheet and convincing display.

A perfect start to the festive fixtures for the Citizens.