West Ham vs Manchester City Premier League Prediction and lineup
Manchester city continue the defense of their Premier League title on today when they travel to west Ham united
The Cityzens have comfortably won their first two matches of the 2024/25 season, cruising past Chelsea in their opener before thrashing newly-promoted Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium last weekend.
As they chase a fifth consecutive English top-flight title, they continue to appear alarmingly unstoppable.
It was a showdown with the Irons that saw Man City secure the title on the final day of last season, and their record against the London side is quite remarkable.
They haven’t suffered a Premier League defeat to West Ham since 2015, winning seven of their last ten encounters across all competitions.
Julen Lopetegui is the man charged with outwitting Pep Guardiola on the touchline, a feat he has achieved just once in four previous meetings. After a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in their league opener, morale should be boosted heading into Saturday’s match following a 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace and a 1-0 Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth.
West Ham lineup
Formation 4-2-3-1
GK: Alphonse Areola
RB: Wan Bissaka CB: Mavropanos CB: Killman LB: Emerson Palmieri
DM: Rodriguez CM: Soucek
RW: Jarrod Bowen CAM: Lucas PaquetáLW: Kudus
ST: Michail Antonio
Manchester city lineup
Formation: 4-3-3
GK: Ederson
RB: Kyle Walker CB: Ake CB: Manuel Akanji LB: Josko Gvardiol
CM: Rodri CM: Bernardo SilvaCM: Mateo Kovačić
RW: Savio AMF: De brunye LW: Doku
ST: Erling Haaland
Prediction
Given Manchester City’s strong start to the season and their recent performances, they’re likely to dominate possession and create numerous chances. West Ham, while resilient, may struggle to contain City’s attacking threat, especially with Haaland up front and creative players like Savio and De brunye in support.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
City’s firepower should be too much for West Ham, though the Irons might grab a goal on the counter or from a set piece.