Prediction: Man City win
Best Odds: 1/5
Bookmaker: 888sport
The Premier League returns once again this weekend as we edge closer and closer to the end of the season. There’s still a lot left to be determined at both ends of the table and while we’re got a good idea of who is leading the charge, there are still plenty of ways in which it can be turned on its head. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be a fun encounter between Manchester City and West Ham United.
Manchester City
The objective for Manchester City is clear: win the treble. They are leading the title race in the Premier League, they’re in the FA Cup final, and they’re in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola has been in this position a million times over and, unsurprisingly, he’s favoured to get the job done once again. Now, it’s all avoid keeping things tight and avoiding complacency.
Team News
Ake is out through injury for this one with De Bruyne being a fitness concern.
West Ham
West Ham United are easily one of the strangest teams in the top flight of English football. They are locked into a relegation battle after a tough league campaign, but alongside that, they’re also in the semi-finals of the Conference League. The next step on this journey feels like an obvious one, but David Moyes needs to think hard about how he’s going to manage both his squad and his resources in the weeks ahead.
Team News
Scamacca and Zouma are both on the shelf through injury for the Hammers.
Factors to Consider
- In their last meeting back in August, City beat West Ham 2-0.
- City have won five and drawn one of their last six games.
- West Ham have won two, drawn two and lost two of their last six games.
- City have scored 16 goals and conceded four in their last six games.
- West Ham have scored 15 goals and conceded 10 in their last six games.
Conclusion
West Ham still aren’t safe by any stretch of the imagination and they’ll know that better than anyone. As such, they need to really go for it in a game like this – or at the very least, sit deep and try to find the right counter. Unfortunately, that game doesn’t really work against City. Instead, what we’re more likely to see is a vicious onslaught from the title favourites as they march toward another championship.
Prediction: Man City win
Best Odds: 1/5
Bookmaker: 888sport
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