Manchester City took advantage of their victory validated this Sunday against Bournemouth (3-1), to climb to second place in the Premier League.
Eighth at the start of the match between them this Sunday against Bournemouth, Manchester City knew that they had a lot to gain in the event of a victory against the runner-up Arsenal in the Premier League standings. Thanks in particular to a great performance from his duo Rayan Cherki-Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola’s team won (3-1) and regained second place, notably passing Liverpool.
Holder, Rayan Cherki therefore stood out and it was he who offered a header to Erling Haaland who went to beat the opposing goalkeeper for the opener (1-0, 17th). It was again he who found the Norwegian for Mancunian’s second goal (33rd). In the meantime, the visitors managed to equalize with a goal from Taylor Adams (25th).
But City were a cut above this Sunday and at the hour mark, Phil Foden’s ball for Nico O’Reilly allowed the locals to make the break (3-1, 60th). Bournemouth will try to reduce the gap with possession of the ball to their advantage during the second period (57%). But nothing will help and the Manchester City players will finally raise their arms at the final whistle.
Manchester City is coming back, West Ham too
Beaten by Aston Villa on October 26 (1-0), the Cityzens returned to victory and are therefore second in the Premier League, one point ahead of Liverpool and Bournemouth, but still six behind the indisputable leader, Arsenal. The next step in the league is scheduled for November 9 with a home clash against Liverpool.
In the other match of the day, West Ham overthrew Newcastle and offered themselves a very precious success (3-1), only the second of their season. The Hammers pass Nottingham Forest but remain in the red zone, in eighteenth place. The Magpies are thirteenth.
