Manchester City Vs West Ham United Match Preview: Tactics, Team News, Predicted XI, Streaming Links | OneFootball

Manchester City are set to face West Ham United at London Stadium this Sunday, as they look to kick off in style with their new signings eager to impress.

The Hammers, on the other hand, get ready to face the defending champions hoping for a decent start to the Premier League as they look to clinch all three points in the home encounter.

Team News

Manchester City

Aymeric Laporte will remain sidelined due to injury woes and Nathan Ake will be given the nod instead to provide defensive cover. John Stones remains doubtful to start as he hasn’t been back to full fitness.

Pep Guardiola will utilise the 4-3-3 formation with Phil Foden to start the match alongside Erling Haaland, who will be hoping to put his miss against Liverpool behind him.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: David Moyes celebrates Pablo Fornals and Kurt Zouma of West Ham United after their side’s victory during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg Two match between West Ham United and Sevilla FC at London Stadium on March 17, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

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Manchester City Predicted XI

Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Cancelo; Rodri, Silva, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Mahrez

West Ham United

West Ham will be without their new signing Nayef Aguerd as he has injured his ankle in pre-season. Issa Diop is doubtful to start coming off a knock in the previous fixture. Other than this, the rest of the players are completely fit and open to selection.

David Moyes will likely utilise a 4-4-2 formation with a two-man strike team as Gianluca Scamacca looks to make a successful debut.

West Ham United Predicted XI

Areola; Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek, Fornals, Bowen; Antonio, Scamacca

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