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The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as West Ham United take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in a crucial encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have flattered to deceive this season and will want to win this game.
Manchester City vs West Ham United Preview
West Ham United are in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Hammers slumped to a damaging 5-0 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been surprisingly poor this season. The home side defeated Leicester City 2-0 last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Manchester City vs West Ham United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against West Ham United and have won 65 out of the 122 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to West Ham United's 38 victories.
- Manchester City have won 14 of their last 15 matches at home against West Ham United in the Premier League and have won each of their last eight such games in the competition.
- West Ham United are winless in their last 18 matches against Manchester City in the Premier League, with their previous such victory coming by a 2-1 scoreline in September 2015.
- West Ham United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 24 matches against Manchester City in the Premier League - they have a longer such run only against Sunderland in the history of the competition.
Manchester City vs West Ham United Prediction
Manchester City have a formidable squad at their disposal but have been shockingly underwhelming this season. The Cityzens face stiff competition in their bid for a top-four place and cannot afford to put a foot wrong in the coming weeks.
West Ham United are in desperate need of a shot in the arm and will be up against a formidable opponent on Saturday. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 West Ham United
Manchester City vs West Ham United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes
