Guardiola leads Man City players and staff to give Erling Haaland guard of honor after breaking Premier League record most goals scored in a single season (Photos)

Erling Haaland received a surprise guard of honor from Manchester City players and staff after City's game against West Ham. 

Pep Guardiola side returned to the top of the Premier League table after their 3-0 victory against David Moyes side at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. 

City are now two points ahead of Arsenal who sits in second place in the league standing. 

Manchester City's recorded their three points following second half goals from Nathan Ake, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden who came into the game as substitute. 

The man of the moment, Erling Haaland makes history in the Premier League during his maiden season of competition. 

Haaland has now recorded the most goals (35), ever, in a Premier League season.

He has now surpassed the totals setin 1993/1994 and 1994/1995 by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer (both players attained their totals in a 42-game season).

Following the end of the game, the coach, players and staff gathered to celebrate the 22-year-old striker after breaking the Premier League record most goals scored in a single season.

Up next for Manchester City is home game against Leeds United. The Citizens will welcome Sam Allardyce side at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon.