Players of West Ham react to loosing, at the end of a English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday as City secured back-to-back victories in the Premier League for the first time since late October, when a shocking and unthinkable six-week meltdown began. In that time, the defending champions played nine league games and won just once, dropping them out of the Champions League qualification spots and raising questions about Guardiola's stomach for a rebuild.
Players of West Ham react to loosing, at the end of a English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
West Ham's Tomas Soucek, right, and Manchester City's goalkeeper Stefan Ortega battle for the ball during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, is congratulated by Savinho after scoring his side's 2nd goal against West Ham during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland, left, scores his side's second goal against West Ham during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's 2nd goal against West Ham during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Savinho, front, kicks a ball chased by West Ham's Mohammed Kudus during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's coach Pep Guardiola gestures during a English Premier League soccer match against West Ham at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Savinho celebrates after scoring the opening goal against West Ham during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.
Manchester City's Savinho, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against West Ham during a English Premier League soccer match at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England.