On May 3rd, 2023, at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City hosted West Ham United in a Premier League face-off that saw The Cityzens strategically and efficiently capitalize on their home-ground advantage to secure a decisive 3-0 victory.

The home team displayed a potent attacking strategy that allowed them to dominate the game. They made a total of 16 attempts at the goal, with 7 shots landing on target and the rest missed narrowly, being recorded as shots off target. Their relentless attack proved fruitful in overwhelming the West Ham defense and shaking the opposition's goalkeeper.

Their offensive tactics led to three definitive moments in the game: the first goal was netted at the 49th-minute mark by Nathan Ake, assisted by Riyad Mahrez, which set the tone for the remaining part of the match. Erling Braut Haaland, assisted by Jack Grealish, netted the second goal at the 70th-minute mark. Phil Foden wrapped up the decisive victory with the final goal at the 84th-minute mark.

Despite their commendable display on the Manchester City half, West Ham United didn't fare well offensively, only producing two shots on target and four shots off target, reflecting their inability to penetrate the solid defense put up by Manchester City. They had three corner kicks in the entire match, significantly fewer compared to Manchester City's six, showing Man City's stronger control of the field.

Both teams were at par by committing eight fouls each. However, West Ham United's Flynn Downes was the only player on the pitch to be cautioned with a yellow card. Unfortunately, that did little to shift the match's momentum in West Ham's favor, highlighting a key area needing improvement in discipline and adherence to game rules to avoid being penalized.

In terms of offsides, Manchester City recorded only one compared to West Ham's none. This statistic indicates Manchester City's aggressive and opportunistic approach in hunting for goals, even at the risk of being flagged offside.

Based on all these data indicative statistics, it is fair to say that Manchester City's superior control of the game. Their offensive prowess, combined with a compact and nearly impenetrable defense, were the most deciding factors of the match, enabling them to clinch a 3-0 victory over West Ham United. West Ham United will need to reassess and improve on their defense strategy and goal conversion efficiency if they hope to have better outcomes in future games.

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