Manchester City defeated West Ham United 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in a match corresponding to the 17th matchday of the Premier League. Following this solid victory, the team led by manager Pep Guardiola took over first place in the table with 37 points. All three goals for the 'Sky Blues' were scored by Norwegian Erling Haaland and Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders. During the first half, the team managed by Pep Guardiola imposed conditions from the start, dominating possession and applying constant pressure on the opposing team. In the 5th minute, Erling Haaland opened the scoring with a precise finish to make it 1-0. The home side maintained their intensity and continued to create dangerous situations until, in the 38th minute, Dutchman Tijjani Reijnders extended the lead with a finish inside the area, with which both teams went to halftime. In the second half, the course of the game did not change. Manchester City managed the difference with solidity, controlled the rhythm of the game, and avoided scares in defense. In the 24th minute, Haaland again appeared in the opposition's area to score his second goal of the night and seal the definitive 3-0, which confirmed a resounding performance by the home team. Additionally, Chelsea, which includes Argentines Enzo Fernández and Alejandro Garnacho, managed to rescue a 2-2 draw away at Newcastle, although it ended on a sour note as they could finish the matchday far from the fight for leadership in the Premier League. Newcastle, which is managed by Englishman Eddie Howe, quickly took the lead thanks to the goals of German Nick Woltemade in the 4th and 20th minutes of the first half. The home side was heading for a comfortable victory that would have allowed them to get into the top 10 and approach the qualifying positions for next season's European cups. However, Chelsea pulled one back at the start of the second time through Englishman Reece James, while in the 21st minute of the second half, the equalizer came via Brazilian striker Joao Pedro. At Chelsea, Argentine striker Alejandro Garnacho started, while in the second half, midfielder Enzo Fernández came on. After this draw, Chelsea remained in fourth place in the Premier League with 29 points, although they are beginning to say goodbye to the title race, as they could finish matchday 17 ten points behind the leader. Newcastle, for its part, is temporarily eleventh with 22 points. Meanwhile, Wolves fell 2-0 to Brentford, and Brighton drew 0-0 with Sunderland.
