What were they saying, that he’ll need more time to adjust? Well, Erling Haaland didn’t need more than 36 minutes in his maiden Premier League to make his statement.The Citizens routinely marched to a 2-0 victory at West Ham thanks to Haaland’s brace, kicking off their defending campaign with ease.That second goal right there for City is how Haaland likes to play. Running behind defenses. Not that one touch, false 9 style they are known for. Before that,I’m not sure he had a shot on target. It only took one through pass from De Bruyne for him to score.#ManCity #PLTake— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) August 7, 2022 The Hammers didn’t disappoint but were never nowhere close to scratching the holders, who seem even more dominant than in the previous season.Total ball and rhythm control of Pep’s mean machine deserves a standing ovation, regardless of who you support. And how efficient they only are! By the 65th minute, they collected only two shots on target – and, of course, scored two.New EPL edition, same old agony for the Red Devils!The first one came from the spot after the keeper knocked Haaland in the box. Albeit the unwritten rule that the one who was taken down shouldn’t step up for the penalty itself, the Norwegian calmly converted it to break the deadlock.Erling Haaland scores a penalty goal vs. #WestHam to give #ManCity a 1-0 lead. ⚽🥅#PremierLeague#CSport#OnlyOnCSport pic.twitter.com/8BeMBbb5Eh— Csport.tv (@CSportMedia) August 7, 2022 The second one was a result of a perfect counter-attack, which came as a consequence of West Ham’s a bit hazardous approach. Suddenly, Haaland found himself alone in the box, placing it lovely behind the Hammers’ keeper to wrap up the game.🔵⚪️ GOAL!Erling Haaland gets his second goal of the game for #ManchesterCityWest Ham United 0 – [2] Man. City#WHUMCI | #MCFC pic.twitter.com/VHcD1GKbKl— Goal Replays (@footygolazos) August 7, 2022 PREMIER LEAGUE – Matchday 1FridayCrystal Palace – Arsenal 0-2 (0-1)/Martinelli 20, Guehi 85 og/SaturdayFulham – Liverpool 2-2 (1-0)/Mitrovic 32, 72 pen – Nunez 64, Salah 80/Tottenham – Southampton 4-1 (2-1)/Sessegnon 21, Dier 31, Salisu 60 og, Kulusevski 63 – Ward-Prowse 12/Newcastle – Nottingham.Forest 2-0 (0-0)/Schar 58, Wilson 78/Leeds – Wolverhampton 2-1 (1-1)/Rodrigo 24, Ait Nouri 74 og – Podence 6/Bournemouth – Aston Villa 2-0 (1-0)/Lerma 3, Moore 81/Everton – Chelsea 0-1 (0-1)/Jorginho 45+4 pen/SundayLeicester – Brentford 2-2 (1-0)/Castagne 33, Dewsbury-Hall 46 – Toney 62, Dasilva 86/Man Utd – Brighton 1-2 (0-2)/Mac Allister 68 og – Gross 30, 39/West Ham – Man City 0-2 (0-1)/Haaland 36 pen, 65/
