David Moyes\u2019 side made a great start to this season. They drew on the opening day as they gave up a 1-0 lead at Bournemouth in the 81st minute. They bounced back from that mild disappointment to beat Chelsea 3-1 at home in round two. They played with ten men from the 67th minute yet limited The Blues to just 0.36 xG in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A superb 3-1 win at Brighton followed with just 22% possession. West Ham put up 3.23 xG from just 12 shots with six of those being \u2018big chances\u2019. In their last match, they won 2-1 at Luton. A goal from a set-piece made it 2-0 after 85 minutes before conceding in injury time. The Hammers only created 0.83 xG up until their second goal in an average performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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West Ham Team News<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCentral midfielder Tomas Soucek missed the last match with a concussion but he returns for this one. He may need to settle for a place on the bench unless Lucas Paqueta plays off the left and Said Benrahma drops down to the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammed Kudus is set to feature as a sub for the second time after his big-money move from Ajax. Newly signed centre-back Konstantinos Mavropanos is in contention after an injury and he scored twice during the FIFA break for Greece. Moyes is most likely to name an unchanged XI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
West Ham Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRecent matches vs. Man City have seen very defensive performances but without much threat on the break. West Ham have averaged just 36% possession this season and could be below the 30% mark in this match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A draw would be a great result and Moyes may look to keep it tight and try to nick a late equaliser with a good bench to call upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Man City Form<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCity have won all their matches so far this season despite playing within themselves at times. They won 3-0 in straightforward fashion at Burnley in round one before winning the UEFA Super Cup on penalties. A 1-1 draw with Sevilla in 90 minutes preceded the shootout success. After 1-0 home win over Newcastle followed as they allowed almost no chances: just seven shots and 0.29 xG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man City then went to Sheffield United and totally dominated for 84 minutes before conceding a shock equaliser. A Rodri goal soon after rescued a 2-1 win with 80% possession, 30 shots, and 3.60 Expected Goals. They were closer to their swashbuckling best two weeks ago in a 5-1 mauling of Fulham at home. Erling Haaland netted a hattrick as City scored five times from just seven shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man City Team News<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are four injuries for the returning Pep Guardiola to navigate. Mateo Kovacic could miss out with a back problem whilst Kevin De Bruyne is out long-term in midfield. That could mean a start for new singing Matheus Nunes as a number eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Stones is close to a return from a thigh problem and Jack Grealish should also be fit after a hamstring complaint. Jeremy Doku may drop down to the bench with Bernardo Silva returning to the XI on the right flank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Man City Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCity knows they could have around 75% of the ball in this match but they will be aware of the threat of transitions. Four or five players will be kept behind the ball to cover counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guardiola\u2019s side will look to get in front and they possibly conserve energy ahead of the UEFA Champions League<\/a><\/strong> getting underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWest Ham<\/strong> have had the third least possession in the PL this season (36%)
West Ham<\/strong> have lost 12 of their last 15 matches vs Man City (3 draws)
West Ham\u2019s<\/strong> Moyes has lost 11 of his last 13 matches vs City as a manager
Man City<\/strong> have won 16 of their last 18 EPL matches (lost 1, drew 1)
City<\/strong> have scored 15 goals in their last 7 away league matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent matches vs. Man City have seen very defensive performances but without much threat on the break. West Ham have averaged just 36% possession this season and could be below the 30% mark in this match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A draw would be a great result and Moyes may look to keep it tight and try to nick a late equaliser with a good bench to call upon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Man City Form<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCity have won all their matches so far this season despite playing within themselves at times. They won 3-0 in straightforward fashion at Burnley in round one before winning the UEFA Super Cup on penalties. A 1-1 draw with Sevilla in 90 minutes preceded the shootout success. After 1-0 home win over Newcastle followed as they allowed almost no chances: just seven shots and 0.29 xG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man City then went to Sheffield United and totally dominated for 84 minutes before conceding a shock equaliser. A Rodri goal soon after rescued a 2-1 win with 80% possession, 30 shots, and 3.60 Expected Goals. They were closer to their swashbuckling best two weeks ago in a 5-1 mauling of Fulham at home. Erling Haaland netted a hattrick as City scored five times from just seven shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man City Team News<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere are four injuries for the returning Pep Guardiola to navigate. Mateo Kovacic could miss out with a back problem whilst Kevin De Bruyne is out long-term in midfield. That could mean a start for new singing Matheus Nunes as a number eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Stones is close to a return from a thigh problem and Jack Grealish should also be fit after a hamstring complaint. Jeremy Doku may drop down to the bench with Bernardo Silva returning to the XI on the right flank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Man City Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCity knows they could have around 75% of the ball in this match but they will be aware of the threat of transitions. Four or five players will be kept behind the ball to cover counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guardiola\u2019s side will look to get in front and they possibly conserve energy ahead of the UEFA Champions League<\/a><\/strong> getting underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWest Ham<\/strong> have had the third least possession in the PL this season (36%)
West Ham<\/strong> have lost 12 of their last 15 matches vs Man City (3 draws)
West Ham\u2019s<\/strong> Moyes has lost 11 of his last 13 matches vs City as a manager
Man City<\/strong> have won 16 of their last 18 EPL matches (lost 1, drew 1)
City<\/strong> have scored 15 goals in their last 7 away league matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are four injuries for the returning Pep Guardiola to navigate. Mateo Kovacic could miss out with a back problem whilst Kevin De Bruyne is out long-term in midfield. That could mean a start for new singing Matheus Nunes as a number eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Stones is close to a return from a thigh problem and Jack Grealish should also be fit after a hamstring complaint. Jeremy Doku may drop down to the bench with Bernardo Silva returning to the XI on the right flank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Man City Motivation<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCity knows they could have around 75% of the ball in this match but they will be aware of the threat of transitions. Four or five players will be kept behind the ball to cover counters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guardiola\u2019s side will look to get in front and they possibly conserve energy ahead of the UEFA Champions League<\/a><\/strong> getting underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWest Ham<\/strong> have had the third least possession in the PL this season (36%)
West Ham<\/strong> have lost 12 of their last 15 matches vs Man City (3 draws)
West Ham\u2019s<\/strong> Moyes has lost 11 of his last 13 matches vs City as a manager
Man City<\/strong> have won 16 of their last 18 EPL matches (lost 1, drew 1)
City<\/strong> have scored 15 goals in their last 7 away league matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Stats<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWest Ham<\/strong> have had the third least possession in the PL this season (36%)
West Ham<\/strong> have lost 12 of their last 15 matches vs Man City (3 draws)
West Ham\u2019s<\/strong> Moyes has lost 11 of his last 13 matches vs City as a manager
Man City<\/strong> have won 16 of their last 18 EPL matches (lost 1, drew 1)
City<\/strong> have scored 15 goals in their last 7 away league matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
West Ham<\/strong> have lost 12 of their last 15 matches vs Man City (3 draws)
West Ham\u2019s<\/strong> Moyes has lost 11 of his last 13 matches vs City as a manager
Man City<\/strong> have won 16 of their last 18 EPL matches (lost 1, drew 1)
City<\/strong> have scored 15 goals in their last 7 away league matches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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