Two sides undefeated after four games in the Premier League face off as Manchester City visit the London Stadium to play West Ham United.
David Moyes' side have shocked many with their impressive start to the season, picking up three wins from four games, and drawing one.
Pep Guardiola's army have been flawless in their attempt to defend their Premier League crown for the third season in a row.
They are also looking to set the record of becoming the first team to win the Premier league title for four consecutive seasons.
West Ham United are also aiming to win a fourth consecutive league match for the first time in almost two years, while Manchester City are looking to keep their 100% start to the season.
Pep Guardiola and David Moyes have both been recognized for their impressive start to the season, as they were nominated for the Manager of the Month award for August.
Guardiola's side kicked off the season with a 3-0 victory over Burnley, before recording a 1-0 slim win over Newcastle United.
They were 3 minutes and additional time away from sharing the spoils with Sheffield United, before Rodri rose up clutch for the Citizens.
Manchester City afterward smashed Fulham 5-1 before the international break, courtesy of a hat-trick from Haaland, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Nathan Ake.
For West Ham United, they drew 1-1 with Bournemouth in their first game of the 2023/24 Premier League season, before defeating Chelsea by 3-1 at their home turf.
They followed that up with subsequent away victories against Robert De Zerbi's Brighton and Luton Town.
Manchester City sit at the summit of the Premier League table after four games, while West Ham United sit 4th, a position that they would ten times pray for, if the season ends today.
Head-to-head record doesn't favor the Hammers going into the game, as they have picked up only 2 wins in their last 30 previous meetings with Manchester City.
For Pep Guardiola's side, they have picked up an outstanding 23 wins in those 30 matches, while 5 of those games have ended with both sides sharing the spoils.
Team News for West Ham United
Vladimir Coufal is reportedly nursing a minor injury picked up during international duty with Czech republic, which indicates that other names would be called up to deputize in his stead.
Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer could be handed a starting shirt in place of Coufal, while Mavropanos could also be handed a starting shirt at center-back.
Kourt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd are expected to keep their places in the starting 11 on Sunday.
James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez or Tomas Soucek, are also expected to keep their places in the starting 11.
Lucas Paqueta, who was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City in the summer is also expected to
feature in the game for West Ham United.
Michail Antonio is also expected to start in attack ahead of Danny Ings, with summer signing Mohammed Kudus expected to feature from the bench against Manchester City.
Team News for Manchester City
John Stones, Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are all injury doubts, while Kevin De Bruyne is also not out of the treatment room.
Due to the potential unavailability of Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes might be selected to deputize in his stead.
Bernado Silva is also expected to feature in the encounter ahead of Jeremy Doku, and Phil Foden.
West Ham United potential starting lineup against Manchester City: Areola; Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio
Manchester City potential starting lineup against West Ham United: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Nunes; Bernardo, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland
Prediction: West Ham United 0-2 Manchester City
Despite David Moyes’ side brilliance this season, it would be hard to stop the Cityzens ruthless nature.
Erling Haaland alongside his teammates will also be smelling blood in the game, as they aim to continue their unbeaten run this season.
This game could be a potential banana peel for Pep Guardiola’s side, but it would be difficult for West Ham to stop a star-studded City team.
Source: https://futballnews.com/west-ham-un...ew-team-news-expected-line-ups-kick-off-time/
David Moyes' side have shocked many with their impressive start to the season, picking up three wins from four games, and drawing one.
Pep Guardiola's army have been flawless in their attempt to defend their Premier League crown for the third season in a row.
They are also looking to set the record of becoming the first team to win the Premier league title for four consecutive seasons.
West Ham United are also aiming to win a fourth consecutive league match for the first time in almost two years, while Manchester City are looking to keep their 100% start to the season.
Pep Guardiola and David Moyes have both been recognized for their impressive start to the season, as they were nominated for the Manager of the Month award for August.
Guardiola's side kicked off the season with a 3-0 victory over Burnley, before recording a 1-0 slim win over Newcastle United.
They were 3 minutes and additional time away from sharing the spoils with Sheffield United, before Rodri rose up clutch for the Citizens.
Manchester City afterward smashed Fulham 5-1 before the international break, courtesy of a hat-trick from Haaland, and goals from Julian Alvarez and Nathan Ake.
For West Ham United, they drew 1-1 with Bournemouth in their first game of the 2023/24 Premier League season, before defeating Chelsea by 3-1 at their home turf.
They followed that up with subsequent away victories against Robert De Zerbi's Brighton and Luton Town.
Manchester City sit at the summit of the Premier League table after four games, while West Ham United sit 4th, a position that they would ten times pray for, if the season ends today.
Head-to-head record doesn't favor the Hammers going into the game, as they have picked up only 2 wins in their last 30 previous meetings with Manchester City.
For Pep Guardiola's side, they have picked up an outstanding 23 wins in those 30 matches, while 5 of those games have ended with both sides sharing the spoils.
Team News for West Ham United
Vladimir Coufal is reportedly nursing a minor injury picked up during international duty with Czech republic, which indicates that other names would be called up to deputize in his stead.
Ben Johnson and Thilo Kehrer could be handed a starting shirt in place of Coufal, while Mavropanos could also be handed a starting shirt at center-back.
Kourt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd are expected to keep their places in the starting 11 on Sunday.
James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez or Tomas Soucek, are also expected to keep their places in the starting 11.
Lucas Paqueta, who was strongly linked with a move to Manchester City in the summer is also expected to
feature in the game for West Ham United.
Michail Antonio is also expected to start in attack ahead of Danny Ings, with summer signing Mohammed Kudus expected to feature from the bench against Manchester City.
Team News for Manchester City
John Stones, Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are all injury doubts, while Kevin De Bruyne is also not out of the treatment room.
Due to the potential unavailability of Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes might be selected to deputize in his stead.
Bernado Silva is also expected to feature in the encounter ahead of Jeremy Doku, and Phil Foden.
West Ham United potential starting lineup against Manchester City: Areola; Kehrer, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Alvarez, Ward-Prowse; Bowen, Paqueta, Benrahma; Antonio
Manchester City potential starting lineup against West Ham United: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Nunes; Bernardo, Alvarez, Foden; Haaland
Prediction: West Ham United 0-2 Manchester City
Despite David Moyes’ side brilliance this season, it would be hard to stop the Cityzens ruthless nature.
Erling Haaland alongside his teammates will also be smelling blood in the game, as they aim to continue their unbeaten run this season.
This game could be a potential banana peel for Pep Guardiola’s side, but it would be difficult for West Ham to stop a star-studded City team.
Source: https://futballnews.com/west-ham-un...ew-team-news-expected-line-ups-kick-off-time/