Prediction: West Ham vs Manchester City

Prediction: City win

Best Odds: 3/10

Bookmaker: bet365

West Ham United are on the verge of securing their Premier League spot for the 2018/19 season, but in order to take a step closer towards doing so, they’ll need to derail the seemingly unstoppable Manchester City. Both teams can afford to have one eye on the summer and preparing for next season, but they’ll also both want to make a statement.

West Ham

Under David Moyes, West Ham have had a mixed bag of fortunes in the Premier League. Some believe that he’s not the man for the job on a long-term basis, but nobody can deny that he’s been able to pull them away from the relegation battle. They’ll want to build on this campaign as they look ahead to next season, but there’s still a chance they could slip through the trap door.

Team News

Joe Hart is ineligible so Adrian will return, whereas Noble and Lanzini are expected to feature after overcoming recent injuries.

Manchester City

Setting records is going to be the primary goal for Manchester City at this stage of the season, given that they’ve already wrapped up the title. Guardiola will already be planning for European domination in 2018/19, but for now, securing this squad’s status as the greatest team in Premier League history will be his primary focus.

Team News

Aguero is unavailable and John Stones is likely also out, although Fernandinho will probably return after his suspension.

Factors to Consider

• The aggregate score over the last two games of this fixture at this stadium is WHU 0-9 City.
• Under Guardiola, City have a 100% record against West Ham United.
• West Ham forward Arnautovic has three goals in his last four games.
• City need just six more points to set the record for most points in a Premier League campaign.
• The Hammers have lost just one of their last seven Premier League home games.

Conclusion

There’s a small part of us that wants to believe West Ham can pull off the draw here, but City have nothing else to focus on other than setting Premier League records – and Pep will want to remind the world just how good they are. We’ll go for a 3-1 win for the champions.

Prediction: City win

Best Odds: 3/10

Bookmaker: bet365