Match report

Manchester City Defeats West Ham 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–1
FT
West Ham
West Ham
May 19, 2024

Manchester City dominated from start to finish as they crushed West Ham 3-1 at Etihad Stadium. The game was decided early with goals by Phil Foden, who scored twice in the first half, and Rodri's strike just before halftime. Despite M. Kudus' consolation goal for the Hammers, Manchester City held on to maintain their strong form in the Premier League.

Key Facts

  • • Phil Foden scored twice at 2 and 18 minutes.
  • • Rodri added a third goal for Manchester City at 59 minutes.
  • • M. Kudus scored for West Ham in the 42nd minute.
  • • West Ham had multiple substitutions but couldn't equalize.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 11 J. Doku (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 N. Aké
  • 8 M. Kovačić
  • 27 Matheus Nunes
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 10 J. Grealish
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 19 J. Álvarez

West Ham

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 A. Areola (G)
  • 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 4 K. Zouma (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (M)
  • 28 T. Souček (M)
  • 7 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 33 Emerson (M)
  • 14 M. Kudus (F)
  • 9 M. Antonio (F)
  • 10 Lucas Paquetá (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 E. Álvarez
  • 40 G. Earthy
  • 18 D. Ings
  • 2 B. Johnson
  • 42 K. Casey
  • 45 D. Mubama
  • 1 Ł. Fabiański
  • 21 A. Ogbonna
  • 17 M. Cornet

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    2' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  2. Manchester City
    18' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: J. Doku
  3. West Ham
    42' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kudus
  4. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodri · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  5. West Ham
    71' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Emerson Palmieri · On: Edson Álvarez
  6. West Ham
    76' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    Edson Álvarez

    Foul

  7. West Ham
    81' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Michail Antonio · On: G. Earthy
  8. West Ham
    86' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: D. Ings
  9. West Ham
    89' West Ham Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Souček
  10. Manchester City
    90'+1 Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Foden · On: M. Kovačić

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City West Ham
Fouls 3 12
Pass Accuracy 93% 80%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 3
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 782 307
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 12 2
xG 2.04 0.36
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 730 246
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 1 9
Shots Outside Box 11 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Phil Foden's early double goal (2' and 18') gave Manchester City a firm grip on the match, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Rodri's third goal in the 59th minute secured Manchester City's victory despite West Ham's efforts to claw back.