Manchester City and West Ham is highly anticipated, particularly given the contrasting fortunes of both teams in recent matches. Manchester City, despite boasting a formidable squad, has faced challenges with injuries to key players such as Ederson and Rodri. Their predicted lineup features Ortega in goal, supported by a defensive trio of Akanji, Ake, and Gvardiol. The midfield is expected to include Kovacic alongside Foden and De Bruyne, while Silva operates in a more advanced role. The striking duo of Savinho and Haaland will likely pose significant threats to West Ham's defense.
After failing to find a win in their last five matches, Manchester City finally collected three points to close out 2024. Pep Guardiola's men cruised to a 0–2 victory over Leicester City and secured just their second win in two months. The Citizens will look to carry their momentum into the weekend when they host West Ham, a team that is coming off a 0–5 thrashing from Liverpool.
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Nathan Aké, meanwhile, is still struggling to return to full match fitness, but a week's rest undoubtedly served the Dutchman well.
The 20 year old’s goal and assist only came as they fell onto his stronger foot, a sign that for the foreseeable future at least he should keep his place on the left flank.
Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku provide competition for places but a front four of Savinho and Foden on the flanks (with the latter given freedom to drift) and De Bruyne in the ten operating just off Haaland looks to be City’s best attack at the moment, and this is how they should line up against the Hammers.
Man City predicted lineup: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Savinho; Haaland
West Ham predicted lineup: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Kudus, Paqueta, Summerville; Fullkrug.
In conclusion, predictions for this match lean towards Manchester City emerging victorious based on their superior quality and depth. Nonetheless, West Ham's ability to capitalize on any defensive lapses from City could potentially tilt the result in their favor. As fans eagerly await kickoff on January 4th at 3 PM GMT—albeit without live television coverage in the UK—the stage is set for an electrifying encounter between these two Premier League sides.
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