City climb top as Pep’s knees get a workout
For 20 tense minutes against West Ham, Pep Guardiola looked like he was negotiating peace with the grass—on his knees, arms flailing, the invisible stress palpable. Then came triple changes, a 3-0 win, and City back top of the Premier League.
Haaland’s early strike and Reijnders’ first-half goal set the stage, with Haaland now on 19 league goals in 17 matches. The Blues still chase perfection, but Pep’s restless energy clearly keeps them marching forward.
