Manchester City easily swept aside West Ham with 4–1 at home at Etihad Stadium.
This means that City have won two consecutive matches in the Premier League for the first time since October. And that Haaland has scored goals in two consecutive league matches for the first time since September.
It was even two goals for the Norwegian, who is now up to 16 goals in the league. Haaland nodded in 2–0 on a pass from Savinho at the end of the first half and chipped in 3–0 at the beginning of the second, again set up by Savinho.
The Brazilian winger was also behind the 1–0 goal, which was recorded as an own goal. Phil Foden set 4–0 for City before West Ham reduced.
The victory means that sixth-placed City are sneaking up on the cluster behind league leaders Liverpool. There is also fourth-placed Chelsea, who are going through a tough period. The loss last time against Ipswich was followed up with 1–1 in the London derby away against Crystal Palace.
Chelsea took the lead early through Cole Palmer, but Jean-Philippe Mateta equalized in the 82nd minute.
17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri gave Arsenal the lead away against Brighton, but even the second-placed team had to settle for 1–1. João Pedro equalized on a penalty for the home team, where Blue and Yellow midfielder Yasin Ayari played the entire match.
Liverpool will host Manchester United on Sunday and can then increase their lead to eight points.
