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Erling Haaland scores twice to help Manchester City claim an important 3-0 Premier League win over a wasteful West Ham United outfit at the Etihad Stadium.
Next Game: West Ham United vs. Fulham - Saturday, December 27 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 17 | -9 | 18 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 17 | -16 | 13 |
| 19 | Burnley | 17 | -15 | 11 |
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