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Man City go top with win over West Ham

Published: 29 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am | Last Updated: 16 Nov 2021 - 11:09 am
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Manchester City's Serbian defender Aleksandar Kolarov (top) jumps on teammates after Manchester City's English midfielder Raheem Sterling scored during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on August 28, 2016. AFP / OLI SCARFF /


Manchester City, Premier League champions in 2012 and 2014, went to the top of the table with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday.

They moved on goal difference above Chelsea and neighbours Manchester United, who have also won their three opening games.

Having scored twice in the first 18 minutes through Raheem Sterling and Brazilian Fernandinho, Pep Guardiola's side appeared set for an easy three points, only to be pegged back as the London side improved after halftime.

Reuters