Hosting a rampant City, however, is clearly a much more difficult task.
Pep Guardiola’s reigning champions thrashed newly-promoted Ipswich 4-1 last time out despite falling behind and currently sit top of the table after also brushing aside Chelsea after winning the Community Shield at Wembley on penalties, albeit at this very early stage of the campaign.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game today.
Date, kick-off time and venue
West Ham vs Man City is scheduled for a 5.30pm BST kick-off time today on Saturday August 31, 2024.
The London Stadium will host the match.
Where to watch West Ham vs Man City
TV channel: Today’s game will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage starts at 5pm BST.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will also be able to watch on a live stream online via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with analysis from reporter Dom Smith at the London Stadium.
West Ham vs Man City team news
Lopetegui handed full debuts to Jean-Clair Todibo and Niclas Fulkrug on Wednesday night, so perhaps both will start again here. Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus are expected to return, although Aaron Cresswell will miss out due to a hamstring complaint.
City are set to be without Phil Foden again due to illness, though Rodri and Mateo Kovacic are now both back in training and Jack Grealish is also pushing to start. Oscar Bobb is a long-term absentee after undergoing surgery on a fractured leg.
Phil Foden missed Manchester City’s win over Ipswich due to illness
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West Ham vs Man City prediction
It’s so difficult to look past City, who have swept away all before them for almost the entirety of the calendar year.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham vs Man City odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
