Manchester City will look to continue their winning start to this Premier League season when they take on West Ham United at the London Stadium on August 31 17:30 BST. Man City opened their season with an assured 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge before brushing aside newly promoted side Ipswich Town 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium a week later. Despite West Ham looking strong after some smart summer signings, the Cityzens will be the favourites in London.
West Ham vs Man City Team News
Both Phil Foden and Rodri were not part of the squad against Ipswich but will be expected to be involved against West Ham. Mateo Kovacic is a doubt after being taken off in the 50th minute due to an injury, Apart from the Croatia international and Oscar Bobb, who will be out for a couple of months, City are expected to have a fully fit squad to take on the Hammers.
West Ham are also expected to have a fully fit squad barring Aaron Cresswell, who has a niggle in the hamstring.
West Ham vs Man City – Match Preview
West Ham have had a decent start to the season. They lost their opening match of the season against Aston Villa at home in a tight fought contest. However, the Hammers followed that loss with an impressive away victory at Crystal Palace and a 1-0 victory against Bournemouth in the EFL Cup.
With Julen Lopetegui at the helm and the presence of star players Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus, West Ham appear to be a team ready to compete for European football.
Despite their strength and home advantage, West Ham will remain the underdogs. Man City have won 17 of their last 20 competitive games against the Hammers, with the London side’s last victory against City in the Premier League back in 2015. Pep Guardiola will be confident of taking the three points home but will be aware that his side will have to work very hard for it.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs West Ham
Man City are expected to field a lineup similar to the one they used against Ipswich Town. Kovacic is a doubt and may be replaced by John Stones in the midfield. Foden and Rodri are expected to start on the bench but may make an appearance in the second half.
Man City predicted lineup vs West Ham: Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Stones, De Bruyne, Silva; Doku, Savinho; Haaland.
