Erling Haaland brilliant in debut, Ilkay Gundogan dazzles as Man City open season with dominant win at West Ham

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Erling Haaland, welcome to the premier league. Man City's big summer arrival scored both goals, including a penalty, to give them a 2-0 win over West Ham in the opening game of the season.

There is a report on West ham 0-2 Man City in the premier league.

The result of the game was a comfortable win for the team.

Player ratings, best and worst performers, highlights and notable moments, post- match quotes, and key statistics are included.

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It was a dream start for Haaland in the premier league.

With huge pressure on his shoulders at Manchester City this season, Erling Haaland had to make a big impact as quickly as possible. He scored two goals on his debut in the premier league.

While Haaland's fee is likely to be viewed as a bargain in the modern game, the 22-year-old still has to prove he is as good as his reputation suggests. After failing to score in the Community Shield, a failure to score against West Ham would intensify the expectation. But Haaland scored both goals as City made a winning start to the defence of their title.

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He scored from the penalty spot after his run behind the Hammers' defence was picked out. After showing impressive pace to beat Hammers substitute goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to the ball and earn the penalty, Haaland sent him the wrong way from the spot with a precise penalty. His second goal underscored his pace, movement and nerveless ability to beat a keeper in a one-on-one situation, and was a classic strikers' goal. Haaland was able to open his body and beat Areola with a left-footed shot into the far corner that sealed the win.

Haaland was brought in to score at will in the big games for City. He is living up to the description.

It's a sign for the rest of the league.

Even though Manchester City lost their opening game of the season last year, they came back to the capital and won their first game of the season at West ham.

Last season's false start didn't affect the outcome of the title race, with City finishing ahead ofLiverpool on the final day, but they were slow out of the blocks, winning just four of their first 7 games. The chasing pack will have to sprint just to keep up if their performance against West Ham is a sign of things to come.

There was no rust in the victory. Erling Haaland's two goals got the new signing off to a good start. Ruben Dias was imposing at the back. In terms of dominating the game, there were times when City had more than 75% of the ball. They made it look easy for City.

The majority of the league won't stand a chance if they blow West Ham away.

Rice will be a concern for West Ham until the last minute.

West ham has spent over 100 million dollars on new signings so far this summer, but their most important piece of business has been keeping Declan Rice.

The man who was named club captain after Mark Noble's retirement had an outstanding season for the Hammers as they reached the Europa League semifinals last term. Despite the heat on the opening weekend, Rice was still working hard from box to box, winning tackles and making crucial picks.

Although he remains a West Ham player, there is still time for a bigger, wealthier club to make a move for the England international this month. With two years left to run on his contract, West Ham may have to sell Rice next summer if he doesn't sign a new deal. Rice's performance against City would make a difference to United or CHELSEA.

Player ratings

West Ham: Lukasz Fabianski 6; Vladimir Coufal 6; Ben Johnson 6; Kurt Zouma 6.

Subs: Alphonse Areola 5, Said Benrahma 6, Gianluca Scamacca 5, Flynn Downes 5, Conor Coventry 5.