Date, Kick-Off Time, and Venue
Manchester City will face West Ham on Saturday, January 4, 2024, with the match scheduled to kick off at 3 PM GMT.
The game will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Recent Form
The reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City, have faced challenges in defending their title this season.
After a string of poor performances, they managed to secure a 2-0 victory against Leicester last week, though their display left much to be desired.
West Ham, on the other hand, comes into this match following a crushing 5-0 loss to Liverpool.
Before that, however, they had shown resilience with a four-game unbeaten run, giving them hope of a strong performance against the champions.
Team News
Manchester City will be without Oscar Bobb and Rodri, with uncertainties surrounding the availability of Ederson, Matheus Nunes, and John Stones, who have all missed recent games due to injuries.
For West Ham, key players are also in doubt. Jarrod Bowen's status is uncertain after being substituted during the Liverpool clash, and Lukasz Fabianski remains sidelined after sustaining a head injury against Southampton.
The Hammers may, however, see the return of Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez from suspension, while Michail Antonio continues his recovery following surgery for a lower limb fracture.
Head-to-Head History
In previous encounters, Manchester City holds a strong record, having won 65 times against West Ham. The Hammers have claimed 38 victories, with 19 matches ending in draws.
Potential Starting XI;
Ortega
Lewis, Stones, Akanji and Gvardiol.
Kovacic, De Bruyne and Bernardo.
Savinho, Haaland and Foden
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