Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester Metropolis pummelled West Ham 4-1 within the Premier League on Saturday, whereas Chelsea’s latest woes continued with a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
Defending champions Metropolis returned to profitable methods at Leicester final week after an extended, lean spell and picked up three extra factors towards Julen Lopetegui’s West Ham on the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola’s males took the lead within the tenth minute when Vladimir Coufal deflected Savinho’s cross previous goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
Savinho additionally had a hand within the second objective, shortly earlier than half-time, beating his man twice earlier than crossing to Haaland, who misplaced Max Kilman and headed house.
The identical gamers mixed for Metropolis’s third within the fifty fifth minute earlier than Phil Foden joined the get together for his or her fourth. Niclas Fuellkrug denied a clear sheet to the house facet.
West Ham appeared to have turned the nook final month, however they’ve now conceded 9 objectives in two video games following a 5-0 mauling at house by Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea had been closing in on Liverpool simply two weeks in the past however at the moment are 9 factors behind the Reds, having performed two video games extra.
The Italian made six modifications for the match at Selhurst Park, and his facet took the lead when Jadon Sancho drove down the left and located Cole Palmer, who had sliced a low shot into the underside proper nook.
The guests loved the majority of possession, however they may not capitalise, and Jean-Philippe Mateta levelled within the 82nd minute.
Aston Villa beat relegation-threatened Leicester 2-1 at house with objectives from Ross Barkley and Leon Bailey.
Brentford recorded a uncommon win on the street, smashing backside facet Southampton 5-0, and Bournemouth beat Everton 1-0.
Second-placed Arsenal are at present in motion at Brighton, whereas Premier League leaders Liverpool host crisis-hit Manchester United on Sunday.
AFP