Premier League: Manchester City Power Past Bournemouth; West Ham Snap Home Drought Against Newcastle

On Sunday, November 2 2025, the Premier League delivered two standout fixtures that shifted momentum across the table.

Manchester City climbed into second place with a commanding 3–1 home win over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice—once in the 17th minute and again in the 33rd—to continue his lethal start to the season. Bournemouth struck back through Tyler Adams’ close-range finish in the 25th minute, but a calm finish by Nico O’Reilly in the 60th secured the victory for City. The result provided a surge in confidence for manager Pep Guardiola’s side and took them within six points of the league leaders. 

Meanwhile, West Ham United ended a long-awaited wait for a home league victory by defeating  3–1 at the London Stadium. After conceding early to  in the 4th minute, West Ham responded with a stunning strike by  and an own goal from .  added a stoppage-time third to seal the win. The result marked manager ’s first league victory in charge at home and lifted the Hammers off the bottom of the table.

These results not only gave the winning sides crucial points, but also sent warning signs to their rivals: City show they remain in the hunt for honours, and West Ham demonstrate resilience when under pressure.