West Ham vs Man City: Match Previews, Odds & Predictions

The Premier League schedule ends with West Ham hosting Manchester City before the international break.

Following last weekend's 2-0 triumph over Crystal Palace, Wednesday night's 2-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Bournemouth brought the Hammers' win streak under Julen Lopetegui to two games.

Previous matches and head-to-head

In the third round of the Premier League, Manchester City will face West Ham United to maintain first place in the rankings. Erling Haaland, a sensation in Norway, will continue to be a key player for the Citizens as they want to continue their goal-scoring spree in the new domestic season. Jack Grealish and returnee Ilkay Gundogan are vying for starting roles. At the same time, Croatian international Mateo Kovacic, who left Saturday's 4-1 victory over Ipswich with a limp, should be able to play.

However, after proving themselves with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace, the Hammers will have a formidable challenge in facing the defending champions. The fact that Man City have won all four of their previous encounters against West Ham in the national championship suggests that an away win is a realistic possibility. There are no concerns about injuries for the home team and summer acquisition Niclas Fullkrug is aiming to make his season debut.

West Ham vs Man City team news

Perhaps Niclas Fulkrug and Jean-Clair Todibo will get another start after Lopetegui gives them their complete debuts on Wednesday. Although Aaron Cresswell is doubtful about returning owing to a hamstring injury, Mohammed Kudus and Lucas Paqueta are anticipated to return.

Neither Phil Foden nor Rodri were available for City's victory against Ipswich, and Guardiola will surely provide an update on Friday.

Our Predictions

Man City to win @1.42 on Sky247.ng

City has won its previous 20 matches against West Ham in all competitions, and in the Premier League, it has won six of its last seven meetings with the Hammers.

Phil Foden First Goalscorer @ 7.50 on Sky247.ng

Phil Foden has scored three goals in his last three Premier League home games against the Hammers. Last season, in a matchup between the two teams, Foden scored a brace in the 16th minute.

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