Manchester City vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news

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·4 Januari 2025

Manchester City vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City host West Ham in the Premier League this weekend as the champions look to rediscover their form.

Pep Guardiola’s side beat Leicester City last time out to end their winless run, though it’s just two wins in 14 games for the Premier League champions. City sit sixth in the table heading into the weekend, 14 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

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The Citizens face a fight to secure a top-four finish and will hope the visit of West Ham is the next step towards Champions League qualification.

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Erling Haaland is aiming to continue a brilliant record against Saturday’s opponents. The Norwegian has scored seven goals in five games against the Hammers, including a hat-trick at the London Stadium in the reverse fixture.

West Ham head to the Etihad reeling from a 5-0 home defeat to Liverpool. The Irons have not beaten Manchester City in the last 18 league meetings between the teams.

Manchester City vs West Ham – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Ruben Dias is ‘getting closer’ but is not yet ready to return to the side. The centre-back joins Rodri and Oscar Bobb as confirmed absentees.

John Stones, Matheus Nunes and Ederson all missed the win at Leicester but could return this weekend. Guardiola has also suggested there could be increased minutes for James McAtee after an encouraging cameo from the youngster at the King Power Stadium.