As Manchester City gear up for their final Premier League match before the international break, they face a West Ham team that has shown both resilience and vulnerability early in the season. Cityโs impressive track record of 17 wins in their last 20 league games suggests they enter this fixture as clear favorites, despite West Hamโs attempt to rejuvenate their squad with notable summer signings.
Both teams scoring has been a consistent theme in recent matchups, a scenario likely to unfold again given the attacking capabilities on display. West Hamโs approach to exploiting City on the counter, particularly after Cityโs shaky moments against Ipswich, will be crucial in their strategy.
The game presents a significant test for West Hamโs new signings like Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug, tasked with breaking down a City side that has not lost to the Hammers in the league since 2015. Meanwhile, Cityโs lethal combination of Haalandโs goal-scoring prowess and De Bruyneโs playmaking may once again prove too much for the Hammers.
With both sides known for their goal-scoring tendencies, another high-scoring affair could be on the cards, mirroring last seasonโs fixtures which both ended in 3-1 victories for City.
Betting tip – Man city to win and BTTS 7/4