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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 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Manchester City are on the brink of another title victory and will need to win this game.
West Ham United are in ninth place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Hammers thrashed Luton Town by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in impressive form this season. The Cityzens defeated Tottenham Hotspur by a 2-0 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Manchester City vs West Ham United Head-to-Head
Manchester City have an impressive historical record against West Ham United and have won 63 out of the 120 matches between the two teams. West Ham United have managed 38 victories against the Cityzens and will need to cut the deficit this weekend.
Manchester City form guide: W-W-W-W-W
West Ham United form guide: W-L-D-L-D
Manchester City vs West Ham United Team News
Manchester City
Ederson suffered an injury against Tottenham Hotspur this week and will not be available for selection. Kevin De Bruyne also picked up a knock against the North Londoners but should be available for this fixture.
Injured: Ederson
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
West Ham United
Konstantinos Mavropanos and Nayef Aguerd are carrying knocks and might not feature in this game. Kalvin Phillips is injured and will not be included in the squad.
Injured: Kalvin Phillips
Doubtful: Konstantinos Mavropanos, Nayef Aguerd
Suspended: None
Manchester City vs West Ham United Predicted XI
Manchester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
West Ham United Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Ogbonna, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Kudus, Paqueta; Antonio
Manchester City vs West Ham United Prediction
Manchester City have come into their own in the second half of the season and are only one victory away from another Premier League title. With Arsenal hot on their heels in the title race, the Cityzens cannot afford to drop points in this fixture.
West Ham United have a good squad at their disposal and will look to throw a spanner in the works this weekend. Manchester City are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 West Ham United
