West Ham vs Manchester City (Premier League): Match Preview, Team News, Head to Head, How To Watch

Manchester City look to continue the perfect start to the season ahead of the first international break, as they travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham United in the Premier League.

After six goals scored and just one conceded in their opening two games, the reigning champions have made the perfect start to the new campaign, defeating Chelsea and Ipswich Town so far this season.

Julien Lopetegui’s West Ham side stand between the Blues and a perfect start, with the Hammers starting the season with a loss at home and a win away under the new manager.

City’s impressive start has been emphasised further, playing without Rodri in midfield, who has been unavailable through injury, a feat which may remain on Saturday.

After the domestic success so far, Manchester City have also learned their fate in Europe this week, when the UEFA Champions League draw saw them drawn against the likes of PSG and Juventus away from home, while welcoming the side they beat in the 2023 final to the Etihad Stadium, Inter Milan.

Guardiola’s side didn’t make any further additions on Deadline Day, and ahead of Saturday’s clash against West Ham in east London, here is everything you need to know ahead of the fixture in the capital.

Match Details

Manchester City take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Saturday 31 August, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 BST.

Team News

The hosts will be without Aaron Creswell on Saturday, but otherwise have a fully fit squad at their disposal.

Oscar Bobb remains out for the long term, while Rodri is back in training but is a doubt for this fixture. Phil Foden is out for this one as he is still suffering with illness, Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

Head to Head

City beat West Ham on the final day of the 2023/24 season 3-1 to secure a historic fourth consecutive Premier League trophy back in May.

The Sky Blues have never lost on this ground inside 90 minutes, but have been on the wrong end of a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup, back in 2021.

Julien Lopetegui has faced Pep Guardiola four times in his managerial career, winning once and losing the other three.

Statistics

• The aggregate scoreline of the last five fixtures between these two clubs is 13-4 in favour of Manchester City.

• West Ham’s last home victory in the Premier League over City was back in 2014, with the two goalscorers for the hammers now retired from professional football.

• Erling Haaland scored his first goal in English football, as well as his record-breaking 33^rd against Saturday’s opponents during the 2022/23 season.

How to Watch

For viewers in the United Kingdom, Saturday’s clash will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30.

For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast live on USA Network, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 EST.

You can find the full list of global TV listing for Manchester against Ipswich Town here!

City Xtra will also be providing live coverage of the match on all of our social media channels, with a live watchalong show available on YouTube.