Manchester City fans are beginning to believe that the 2024/25 season could be exceptional, as the team has made a flawless start to the new campaign.
On Saturday, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 3-1, with Erling Haaland once again stealing the spotlight by scoring another hat-trick. The Norwegian striker has already netted seven goals in the Premier League this season.
Typically, City starts their seasons slowly, but they now top the league after three matches. Pep Guardiola still has players like Rodri and Phil Foden yet to return to the lineup.
Few expected West Ham to challenge City on Saturday, partly due to Guardiola’s impressive track record against them. City’s victory over West Ham not only demonstrated their clinical edge but also highlighted standout performances from Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Rico Lewis, and Bernardo Silva. Haaland was particularly ruthless in front of goal.
Historically, matches between City and West Ham tend to end in either a City win or a draw. Since Guardiola’s appointment in 2016, West Ham has never beaten City, and a remarkable statistic has emerged from his latest victory. According to Squawka, Guardiola has now gone 17 games unbeaten against West Ham, the longest unbeaten streak by any manager against a single team in Premier League history. Of these 17 matches, 15 were wins and only two were draws.
This statistic underscores Guardiola’s dominance over West Ham, and their fans must be growing weary of facing his City side. While this record is impressive, it also underscores the challenge other teams face against City.
Pep Guardiola, who is set to be out of contract next summer, is widely admired for his record against Premier League teams. City fans hope he will remain with the club for a while longer, although many supporters from other clubs eagerly anticipate his eventual departure. There is hope that he might sign an extension during this season.
