Man City vs West Ham - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
By Tom Gott
With their grip tightening on the Premier League title, Manchester City can take a huge step towards sealing the deal when they host West Ham on Wednesday.
This is the first of City's two games in hand against title rivals Arsenal and a victory here would be a huge statement of intent as they march towards another trophy.
Down at the other end of the table, West Ham have given themselves a bit of breathing room in the relegation battle. They bring a four-point cushion into this match, which is actually their game in hand over the teams around them. A bit of a free pass, perhaps.
Here's all you need to know about this one.
Where are Man City vs West Ham playing?
- Location: Manchester, England
- Stadium: Etihad Stadium
- Date: Wednesday 3 May
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: John Brooks
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
Man City vs West Ham H2H Results (Last Five Games)
- Man City: 3 wins
- West Ham: 1 win
- Draws: 1
Current Premier League Form (Last Five Games)
- Man City: WWWWW
- West Ham: WDWLL
How to watch Man City vs West Ham on TV and live stream
Country | Television Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Main Event |
United States | USA Network / UNIVERSO |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Man City team news
Kevin De Bruyne did not train with the team on Monday after complaining of an injury. Even if he does pass a late fitness test, the Belgian would only earn a spot on the bench.
There is good news for City, however, as defender Nathan Ake is back in training and will be available for selection.
Man City predicted lineup vs West Ham
(3-2-4-1): Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Ake; Rodri, Stones; Silva, Gundogan, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
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West Ham team news
Centre-back Kurt Zouma has twisted his ankle and won't be fit here. The Frenchman will join long-term absentee Gianluca Scamacca on the sidelines.
West Ham predicted lineup vs Man City
(4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Fornals; Antonio
Man City vs West Ham score prediction
West Ham are going a little goal crazy these days and they probably do have a good chance of finding the back of the net here, but their issue is going to be keeping City out at the other end.
Even without De Bruyne, City can score plenty of goals and they'll expect an easy run-out against a West Ham back line that just conceded four to Crystal Palace.
If you want a slip-up in the Premier League title race, this game probably isn't one for you.
Prediction: Man City 3-1 West Ham