Sunday afternoon saw former Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips make his Manchester City debut as the reigning Premier League champions put West Ham United to the sword in a 2-0 away win. Leeds born Erling Haaland bagged a brace in City's season opener but Phillips was forced to wait until the 88th minute to make his debut for his new side.
While it was sad for Leeds fans to see one of their own depart Elland Road this summer, there was a widespread acceptance among Whites supporters that Phillips' move to City was one they could understand. Joining Pep Guardiola and the Premier League champions was ultimately an offer Leeds and Phillips could not turn down.
And while he only made a cameo off the bench, Phillips was still delighted to have made his City debut against the Hammers. Taking to twitter, Phillips wrote: "Great result to kick off the season. Proud to make my PL debut for the club."
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Great result to kick off the season. Proud to make my PL debut for the club @ManCity pic.twitter.com/5J5dScXWgs
— Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips)
