Hammers 'will have a very decent season'published at 15:53 2 September
15:53 2 September
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions.
Stephen asked: Hi Phil, interested to know what you think about the early stages of Julen Lopetegui's reign and how they might get on this year? It feels like there are some positive signs starting to emerge despite the loss to Manchester City.
Phil replied: I’d say mixed, Stephen but that is only to be expected. They might have hoped to get more from the home game against Aston Villa but they were beaten by an outstanding side in Manchester City.
The win at Crystal Palace hinted at what they could become and things are just settling down. New manager in Julen Lopetegui and lots of new players. I think West Ham will have a very decent season.
West Ham 1-3 Man City - the fans' verdictpublished at 12:20 2 September
Jim: Don’t think West Ham were embarrassed. Put City under a lot of pressure at times that they really don’t like. Without Haaland, the game would’ve been much more equal score-wise and we’re still trying to bed in the new players and manager. There’s a lot more to come from this Hammers team.
Gerald: Early days, however the performance was very much like David Moyes at the helm. I would prefer a team with an all-out attack mindset. City are an exceptional team so trying to beat them playing counter-attacking football does not work.
Harry: I think we played all right in the second half. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is amazing, and for £15m is an absolute bargain. The new signings need time to gel and we need to take our chances more often but, apart from that, very good from the lads.
Brian: A work in progress. We played the top side and gave it a go. Some new signings are settling in faster than others. By Christmas, we shall have a much better idea of a regular team.
City fans
Scott: How many more superlatives can we bestow upon Haaland? The numbers are incredible, the variety of goals he has scored is phenomenal, yet he sometimes looks embarrassed with the ease it comes to him. The humility he shows, the praise of his team mates and his awareness of the task ahead all show the measure of the man. I am very grateful to be witnessing it.
Darron: City started slowly, but settled and scored and should have been four up by half-time. It was a soft own goal for the equaliser. For me, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku did not capitalise on the space West Ham allowed them in the first half. In the second half, the midfield was too easily overrun as West Ham pushed for an equaliser. Awesome finishing from Haaland - he looks so sharp!
Tim: Another ruthless performance and hat-trick from Haaland. The three goals were different in execution and gave City the deserved victory. Overall, an excellent team performance with notable players like Grealish, Haaland, Ederson and Bernardo Silva putting on a masterclass. West Ham were unlucky not to get back in game but job done for the league leaders.
Derek: We were sloppy at times, and if West Ham had been granted some good fortune, the scoreline could have been tighter. I worry when we are so open at the back. Saying that, we did the business.
Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 11:00 1 September
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West Ham 1-3 Man City: What Lopetegui saidpublished at 20:15 31 August
20:15 31 August
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West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui speaking to BBC MOTD: "It is true City is one of the best teams around the world for sure, in history, but it is true too that in the second half we have been very close to a draw. I think we have played one very good second half.
The start has been very good for us too, but against this kind of team if you make a mistake they don't forgive. This is the difference they have, one of the differences. A little mistake they punish you, they punish us. One bad moment for us.
On Erling Haaland: "That’s right, they can score, make incredible actions showing one of the best players in the world. It was a pity because the team made a big effort.
"He is one of the best players in the world, that's why he plays for Manchester City. You have to compete with these kind of players. City has the power and the quality to create chances.
Today I think the first goal was a pity for us but I’ve said it. I was happy with the performance think we were able to draw but again they damage us."
West Ham 1-3 Manchester City: Did you know?published at 19:51 31 August
19:51 31 August
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West Ham are winless in 10 Premier League home games against Manchester City (D3 L7).
Only against Manchester United between February 1994 and November 2005 have they been on a longer run without victory against a single opponent (11 games).
West Ham 1-3 Man City - Hammers undone by Haalandpublished at 19:38 31 August
19:38 31 August
Gary Rose BBC Sport journalist
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Trying to take points off Manchester City is a difficult task for any side, let alone when they face them with Erling Haaland in the form he currently is.
The Norway striker scored a hat-trick - his second in a row - as Pep Guardiola's side claimed a 3-1 victory at London Stadium.
If not for his current deadly prowess in front of goal, however, West Ham may have got something from this game.
They were a distant second best in the first half but were much improved after the break, particularly after Mohammed Kudos hit the woodwork.
But they did not capitalise on their improved spell as their finishing proved poor, substitute Niclas Fullkrug summing it up in the closing stages when he stabbed wide from a promising position.
The Hammers have taken three points from three games so far, but their defeats were against City and Aston Villa - who are likely to be up challenging the top four again this season.
West Ham 1-3 Man City: Send us your thoughtspublished at 19:25 31 August
Sutton's predictions: West Ham v Man Citypublished at 11:02 31 August
11:02 31 August
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.
For week three, he takes on MOBO Award-winning drum & bass legend and producer Adam F.
Sutton's prediction: 1-3
I can't see anyone stopping Manchester City at this time, they just dominate teams, dominate games. I think that City will win this one.
West Ham, it looks like Michael Antonio will lead the line. I love Niklas Fullkrug and would love to see him get a start, I don't know whether he will because Antonio was on the bench in the League Cup. I think West Ham will score but I think Man City will score more.
Soler signs for West Hampublished at 23:44 30 August
23:44 30 August
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West Ham have secured the signature of Paris St-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler on an initial loan.
Soler, 27, moved to the French capital from Valencia in 2022 and is also a Spain international.
His transfer to London is another acquisition for new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui, who has already brought in the likes of Niclas Fullkrug and Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer.
Soler expressed his delight at sealing a move to London and the Premier League with West Ham, commenting: "I am really excited to be here as a West Ham player.
"It has always been a dream of mine to play in the Premier League, and to be doing it in London with a club like West Ham is an incredible feeling.
"I can’t wait to feel the support of the fans, who I have already heard so much about from conversations with people who know the club, like my good friend Pablo Fornals.
"I am excited about meeting my new team-mates and giving my all for this club in the best league in the world.”
Ward-Prowse on way to Forestpublished at 18:43 30 August
18:43 30 August
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse is on his way to Nottingham Forest.
The 29-year-old travelled to Nottingham for a medical this morning in a deal that is a straight loan.
Forest are also trying to sign 23-year-old Brazilian defender Morato from Benfica for about £12.6m.
Aguerd in loan talks with Real Sociedadpublished at 18:12 30 August
18:12 30 August
Simon Stone Chief football news reporter
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West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd is in discussions with Spanish club Real Sociedad over a loan move.
The Morocco international has been linked with a number of clubs over the past few days, including Wolves. He has also been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro-League.
However, Sociedad are emerging as the most likely option over the last hours of the transfer window.
Sources are stressing no deal has been done as yet, but there is increasing confidence it will happen.
Should transfer window close before season starts?published at 16:20 30 August
16:20 30 August
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Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder and Planet Premier League pundit Cesc Fabregas believes the transfer window should close before the season begins.
