MANCHESTER (Reuters)

Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick to fire Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday and lift the champions to the top of the Premier League table.

They share the summit with Brighton & Hove Albion, who defeated Manchester United 2-1 with a last-gasp goal to give new manager Fabian Huerzeler a victory on his home debut.

Tottenham Hotspur handed last-placed Everton more misery with a 4-0 victory and West Ham earned their first win of the season, 2-0 over Crystal Palace.

Manchester City scored three times in less than four minutes after conceding a shock early goal to crush Ipswich and remain perfect in their quest for a fifth consecutive league title.

Haaland kicked off City's trio of goals in 191 seconds with a penalty in the 12th minute. Kevin De Bruyne netted less than two minutes later and Haaland struck again in the 16th to all but seal the victory at Etihad Stadium.

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"Last season (Haaland) struggled a lot, especially at the beginning," City manager Pep Guardiola said.

"He felt tired and niggles most of the time. This time with the rest with no Euros, he has arrived with a good vibe. The numbers are unbelievable."