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The reigning Premier League champions finally bounced back to winning ways in the competition in the final match of 2024.

Man City needed to be professional to get over the line against Leicester City, with Erling Haaland netting the crucial second goal in a 2-0 win.

West Ham will be on a recovery mission at the Etihad, as the pressure continues to increase on Julen Lopetegui following a 5-0 home hammering at the hands of Liverpool.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Man City-300
Draw+475
West Ham+800

City Have Dominated Recent Clashes

TotalMan CityWest HamDraws
Games523589
Premier League Games432977
Goals14810840 

Man City have an extremely impressive record against West Ham. The champions have won each of the last five meetings between the sides, and are unbeaten in the last 18 Premier League clashes between the teams. West Ham’s last win at the Etihad was recorded in September 2015.

🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.25 Goals @ -106

Man City vs. West Ham Key Stats

  • Man City picked up a second win in their last ten Premier League matches against Leicester on Sunday.
  • West Ham conceded 79 goals in the Premier League in 2024; the most of any ever-present side in the competition.

Man City Team News

Kevin De Bruyne is back to full fitness for City. However, John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Rodri remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Possible Lineup

Stefan Ortega (GK); Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Savio, Erling Haaland

West Ham Team News

Tomas Soucek returns from suspension for the Hammers at the Etihad Stadium this weekend. However, Michail Antonio and Lukasz Fabianski both remain out.

Possible Lineup

Alphonse Areola (GK); Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Konstas Mavropanos, Jean Todibo, Max Kilman, Emerson, Lucas Paqueta, Edson Alvarez, Mohamed Kudus, Carlos Soler, Jarrod Bowen

Man City vs. West Ham Prediction

Man City were far from their best when returning to winning ways against Leicester on Sunday. However, West Ham’s poor defensive record is hard to ignore. Therefore, we expect the champions to record a second successive victory this weekend.

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