West Ham vs Manchester City. Will the champion's unbeaten streak continue?
On Saturday, September 16, the match between West Ham and Manchester City will take place at the Olympic Stadium in London as part of the 5th round of the English Premier League.
West Ham got off to a great start in the new English Championship, never losing in the opening rounds. The Hammers have won their last three matches, including victories over Brighton and Chelsea, and have made a strong start to the season, confirming their ambitions to challenge for a place at the top of the table.
David Moyes' team has a very serious test ahead in the form of a match against the reigning Premier League champion, and in such a meeting the hosts need to show their best football in order to take any points. The support of the home fans will be an important factor for West Ham on the day.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola's team started the new Premier League season even better, winning all the first four rounds. From the first matches, Manchester City confirms its status as the main favorite of the current season and it is absolutely possible that the City residents will again be able to defend their championship title.
A very busy part of the season begins for Manchester City, because the team will play not only in the English Championship, but also in the Champions League and the English League Cup. Therefore, the Spanish coach of the Citizens will certainly use active rotation and give a chance to all his players.
Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on West Ham vs Manchester City
West HamWest Ham got off to a great start in the new English Championship, never losing in the opening rounds. The Hammers have won their last three matches, including victories over Brighton and Chelsea, and have made a strong start to the season, confirming their ambitions to challenge for a place at the top of the table.
David Moyes' team has a very serious test ahead in the form of a match against the reigning Premier League champion, and in such a meeting the hosts need to show their best football in order to take any points. The support of the home fans will be an important factor for West Ham on the day.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola's team started the new Premier League season even better, winning all the first four rounds. From the first matches, Manchester City confirms its status as the main favorite of the current season and it is absolutely possible that the City residents will again be able to defend their championship title.
A very busy part of the season begins for Manchester City, because the team will play not only in the English Championship, but also in the Champions League and the English League Cup. Therefore, the Spanish coach of the Citizens will certainly use active rotation and give a chance to all his players.
West Ham vs Manchester City facts
- In the last Premier League draw, Manchester City confidently beat West Ham twice: 2:0 and 3:0;
- In four of the last five matches between teams in the Premier League, the bet was on Overhead (2.5) 1.56;
- In three of the last five matches between rivals in the Premier League, the bet was on “both teams to score” 1.71;
- Manchester City won four victories in the opening four rounds of the English Championship;
- Manchester City have won four of their last five matches against West Ham in the English Championship.
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