Manchester City's first Premier League match of 2025 is a visit from struggling West Ham United.
The defending champions had won just one of their previous 13 matches in all competitions before traveling to the King Power Stadium last weekend, but they did register an important if unconvincing win in the East Midlands. Savinho shined in victorywhich saw City exceed the 30-point mark.
The visit of West Ham would normally look like a routine victory for Pep Guardiola's side, but their recent form has been dismal. They have won just one of their past five home matches and stumbled to a 1-1 draw with Everton in their last match at the Etihad Stadium.
The hammers were in improved condition before 5-0 crushed At the hands of Liverpool, the leaders in the standings, while easing the pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui. The team is now eight points above the relegation zone, but will be wary of returning to its old habits.
here 90 minutes Guide to Man City vs West Ham.
Manchester City and West Ham match record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Leicester 0-2 Man City – 12/29/24 |
West Ham 0-5 Liverpool – 12/29/24 |
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Man City 1-1 Everton – 12/26/24 |
Southampton 0-1 West Ham – 12/26/24 |
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Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City – 12/21/24 |
West Ham 1-1 Brighton – 12/21/24 |
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Man City 1-2 Manchester United – 12/15/24 |
Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham – 12/16/24 |
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Juventus 2-0 Manchester City – 12/11/24 |
West Ham 2-1 Wolves – 12/09/24 |
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UK |
Radio commentary and updates on talkSPORT, BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio 5 live |
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US |
peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 7 Canada |
Guardiola has revealed that none of those missing for the trip to Leicester last weekend will be available against West Ham. Rodri and Oscar Pope are both long-term misses, while Matthews Nunes and John Stones are also out injured.
Ruben Dias is 'improving' according to Guardiola but will not be available against the Irons, leaving City slightly short at centre-back. The Spaniard also announced that first choice goalkeeper Ederson will return to action “soon”.
The expected lineup for Man City against West Ham (3-2-4-1): Ortega; Akanji, Aki, Gvardiol; Lewis, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Savinho; Haaland.
West Ham don't have a lot of injuries but they are missing some key players. They were dealt a devastating blow this week after it was revealed that talisman Jarrod Bowen suffered a broken foot in the defeat to Liverpool, potentially ruling him out for an extended period.
Michail Antonio will be out for a long time after that He broke his leg in a car accident Lukasz Fabianski is also missing as he recovers from a head injury he suffered against Southampton. Alphonse Areola returned to the starting lineup against Liverpool and will start again.
West Ham's expected formation against Manchester City (4-2-3-1):Aura. Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kellman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudos, Paquita, Summerville; Volkrug.
Manchester City certainly didn't beat Leicester last time out, but a victory would be a huge confidence booster. West Ham's arrival without Bowen provides an excellent opportunity for them to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since the end of October.
Without their main creator and goalscorer, West Ham may find it difficult to pose any serious threat to City's goal, even if the City's defense has been disorganized in recent weeks. The Irons are struggling for goals and will have to take advantage of the rare occasions they turn the ball over at the Etihad Stadium.