The ease in which Manchester City disposed of newly promoted AFC Bournemouth sent a chilling message why they are favourites to clinch a third successive Premier League title.
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Erling Haaland opens his Manchester City account with a double strike to down West Ham
Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City started off their Premier League title defence with a comfortable win at West Ham.
Gross as Pascal makes it a miserable debut for new manager Erik ten Hag as Brighton win at Manchester United
It may have been a new era under Erik ten Hag, but it was the same old Manchester United as they were against put to the sword by Pascal Gross.
Manchester City snatch fourth Premier League title in five years after scoring three goals in five minutes to overturn 2-0 deficit against Aston Villa after championship looked to be slipping away
Manchester City claimed their fourth Premier League title in five years in a manner which mirrored their epic 2012 triumph when Sergio Aguero scored the championship clinching goal in 93min 20sec.
Manchester City 3, Aston Villa 2 – Player Ratings
Ilkay Gundogan was City’s late hero as they overturned a 2-0 deficit at home to Aston Villa in five minutes to win 3-2 and lift the Premier League title.