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Impressive Areola fails to stop relentless Man City
West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola makes a save during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday September 16, 2023.

MANCHESTER CITY ran out comfortable winners of this top of the table clash, after dominating possession for long periods at the London Stadium on Saturday.

The busiest player on the pitch was West Ham keeper, Alphonse Areola, who pulled off a string of incredible saves.

The pick probably being three in one sequence, split by Tomas Soucek heading off the line. Rodri, Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias all tried but were denied.

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