That victory is their second in a row after the 2-0 triumph over Leicester City and will beg the question as to whether Pep Guardiola's side is finally starting to regain their competitive form after a testing season.
The match got off to an early own goal from West Ham's Vladimír Coufal in the 10th minute, setting the trend for Manchester City's dominance.
The Norwegian striker Erling Haaland continued his unbelievable form with two more goals, one in the 42nd minute and the other in the 55th minute, taking his seasonal tally to 19 goals in all competitions.
Phil Foden added a fourth in the 58th minute by capitalizing on an impeccably timed assist from Kevin De Bruyne, who showcased his outstanding playmaking skills. In the 71st minute, West Ham managed to score a goal through Niclas Füllkrug, but it was not enough and came far too late in the game.
City's defense stood strong, while their attacking powers ultimately proved too much for the Hammers, who have now gone 18 Premier League games without a win over City.
This win comes at an important juncture for Manchester City, which has had difficulty gaining consistency during this year's campaign.
Indeed, from last season's record-breaking treble-winning term of 2023-24, the team has encountered unforeseen complications, including a five-game losing streak in November—the worst run during Guardiola's managerial career.
But the wins over Leicester and West Ham suggest something of a revival.
**Haaland's Resurgence:**
With his two goals today, Haaland has scored a total of seven goals in five Premier League meetings with West Ham and further cemented his reputation as one of the league's most dangerous strikers.
**Midfield Mastery:**
Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden were instrumental in controlling the game, with Foden's goal an example of his growing influence in the team.
**Defensive Stability:**
For all that City conceded, their defense looked much better organized, which is an encouraging sign after some recent struggles.
**The Big Question: Are City Back on Track?**
While two successive victories are a positive, the bigger tests lie ahead.
City is currently sixth in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool.
Guardiola has conceded that winning back the title will be tough but has stressed the need to focus on other trophies, such as the FA Cup and Champions League.
The next few fixtures will be the real test of how true the City resurgence is.
Can they keep up this form and get back into the title mix, or will their inconsistencies resurface?
Only time will tell, but for now, the Etihad faithful have reason to believe their team is finding its rhythm once again.
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