Premier League: Manchester City vs West Ham United live
Preview
Defending champions Manchester City host David Moyes’ West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7:00 pm (GMT). Enjoying an impressive run of form coming into today’s match, Manchester City have the chance to return to the summit of the Premier League table with a win against the Hammers. Arguably the best team in Europe, Manchester City have impressed in all competitions as they fight to win their third successive league title in as many seasons. Without a defeat in each of their last 17 outings, City sit two points behind Arsenal with two games in hand. Hoping to return to the top of the league table, Manchester City are expected to play to their full strength today against a struggling West Ham United side.
The Hammers sit 15th in the league with 34 points after 33 matches. The side from London have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five matches as they fight to avoid a late relegation scare. In disappointing fashion, West Ham United lost 4-3 away to Crystal Palace in their last outing, despite taking the lead in the first ten minutes. With just three away wins in the Premier League this season, West Ham United must produce arguably their best performance tonight if they are to salvage something from today’s match.
Head-to-head
Manchester City have dominated this fixture over the years with the last five meetings between these two sides seeing three wins for the Cityzens, a win for West Ham United and a draw. Their last meeting was back on the opening weekend of the Premier League season with a brace from Erling Haaland securing a 2-0 win for Guardiola’s men.
Prediction
West Ham United are in dire need of points going into the last month on Premier League actions. Four points above the drop, a win today will be crucial to securing a spot in next season’s Premier League. Manchester City however have their destiny in their own hands with a win today’s moving them a step closer to the Premier League title. Goals should be expected in today’s game considering the crop of attacking threat on both side. However, Manchester City have the upper hand coming into today’s match with a win for the Cityzens the most probable outcome.
