Pep is back, and so are City: reigning champion come from behind to beat the Hammers

The defending champions have restored their two-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table, although after the first half of today's match against West Ham United, it seemed like we were heading to a major upset.

James Ward-Prowse's diving header broke the deadlock and it stayed 1-0 on the scoreboard for the half-time interval despite Manchester City's initiative and a handful of promising chances. However, just 43 seconds into the second half, Jeremy Doku's maiden Premier League goal for Pep Guardiola's side restored parity.

Shortly after, Bernardo Silva collected Julian Alvarez's looping ball over the top of the West Ham defence before calmly prodding past the onrushing Alphonse Areola.

Finally, after several squandered opportunities, Erling Haaland killed the game with his trademark finish.

Guardiola returned to the dugout after missing two previous games due to back problems. The Spaniard has all the reasons to be happy as his team rushed to a fourth straight victory that promises another spectacular season for the Cityzens.

PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 5

Saturday

Wolves - Liverpool 1-3 (1-0)

/Hwang 7 - Gakpo 55, Robertson 85, Bueno 90+1/

Aston Villa - Crystal Palace 3-1 (0-0)

/Duran 87, Luiz 90+8 pen, Bailey 90+11 - Edouard 47/

Fulham - Luton 1-0 (0-0)

/Vinicius 65/

Man Utd - Brighton 1-3 (0-1)

/Mejbri 73 - Welbeck 20, Gross 53, Pedro 71/

Tottenham - Sheffield Utd 2-1 (0-0)

/Richarlison 90+8, Kulusevski 90+10 - Hamer 73/

West Ham - Man City 1-3 (1-0)

/Warde-Prowse - Doku 46, Bernardo Silva, Haaland/

19.30: (1.55) Newcastle (4.30) Brentford (6.75)

Sunday

16.00: (4.60) Bournemouth (3.60) Chelsea (1.80)

18.30: (6.25) Everton (4.20) Arsenal (1.52)

Monday

21.45: (2.30) Nott.Forest (3.45) Burnley (3.30)

***odds are subject to change