While the transfer window takes hold Manchester City has a game to win on Saturday | OneFootball

At the moment all eyes are focused on what Manchester City could potentially do in the transfer market. With the January transfer window now open that topic has dominated the headlines this week. But on the pitch Pep Guardiola’s side return to action this weekend. They face West Ham in a crucial Premier League fixture at the Etihad on Saturday. It is another important game for the world champions. Every game is for City as they bid to keep in touch with the race for a top-four finish.

For once, Pep Guardiola’s squad will come into Saturday’s match after a win. They beat Leicester City 2-nil at the King Power Stadium last weekend. That win could provide a platform for Manchester City to build upon. But the only way they can do that is by picking up another victory against West Ham. But West Ham will be desperate for a result as they have struggled at times so far this season.

But the match at the Etihad is a different proposition for Pep Guardiola’s side. As Bernardo Silva told SkySports, Manchester City is likely out of the title race. Currently, they sit 14 points behind Liverpool, who sit top of the Premier League table. But in the race for a top-four finish, Saturday’s match is crucial for the world champions. They sit 6th in the table and are four points behind Chelsea who sit fourth. A win for City over the Hammers would see them keep in touch with the top four. That is imperative and makes Saturday’s match a big one for Pep Guardiola’s side.

The transfer window is currently dominating the headlines. But Manchester City have a must-win game against West Ham at the Etihad to prepare for. They simply must win to keep in touch with the top four. They will not want to fall to far behind in the race for Champions League football for next season.