Haaland Scores in 100th PL Game as Man City Lead; Forest vs West Ham Updates
Premier League Recap: Haaland Hits Century Milestone as Man City Dominate, Forest Edge West Ham
By Daily Mail Sport Reporters
Last Updated: 14:38 BST, 31 August 2025
Erling Haaland marked his 100th Premier League appearance with a goal for Manchester City.
Manchester City 3-1 Everton
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City extended their perfect start to the season with a commanding 3-1 win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, rifling a low shot past Jordan Pickford after a precise through-ball from Kevin De Bruyne. The strike marked the Norwegian’s 87th league goal in his 100th appearance, solidifying his status as one of the division’s all-time great finishers.
Julian Alvarez doubled City’s lead just before halftime, converting a penalty after Phil Foden was fouled by Everton’s James Tarkowski. Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back for the visitors with a header in the 58th minute, but Rodri sealed the win with a deflected strike from the edge of the box.
Key Stats:
- Possession: City 68% – 32% Everton
- Shots on Target: City 7 – 3 Everton
Guardiola praised his team’s adaptability: “Everton challenged us physically, but we controlled the game when it mattered. Haaland? He’s a machine.”
Nottingham Forest 2-1 West Ham United
Nottingham Forest secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over West Ham at the City Ground, with Morgan Gibbs-White netting a 78th-minute winner. Taiwo Awoniyi put Forest ahead early, tapping in a rebound after West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola parried Anthony Elanga’s shot. Jarrod Bowen equalized for the Hammers shortly after halftime, capitalizing on a defensive lapse.
Morgan Gibbs-White’s late strike secured three points for Forest.
West Ham pushed for a winner, but Gibbs-White punished them on the counter, curling a left-footed effort into the bottom corner. Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo hailed his team’s resilience: “The players showed character. This win lifts the club’s spirit.”
Aston Villa 1-1 Arsenal
Arsenal’s title hopes suffered a setback after a 1-1 draw at Villa Park. Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners a first-half lead, but Ollie Watkins headed home a Douglas Luiz cross to level in the 63rd minute. Both teams had chances to win it, with Villa’s Leon Bailey hitting the post late on.
Mikel Arteta criticized the officiating after a potential penalty for a handball was overturned by VAR: “Decisions like that change games. We move on.”
Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace
Chelsea cruised to a comfortable win at Stamford Bridge. Raheem Sterling broke the deadlock with a clinical finish in the 34th minute, and Nicolas Jackson added a second after halftime. Palace offered little in attack, managing just two shots on target.
Sterling’s goal set Chelsea on course for victory.
Key Takeaways:
- Haaland’s 87-goal milestone underscores his dominance.
- Forest’s win lifts them into the top half of the table.
- Arsenal drop points for the first time this season.
Stay tuned for more Premier League updates.
