West Ham vs Man City: Defending champions, Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a tough away trip to West Ham.
Match Details:
Teams: West Ham vs Man City
Venue: London Stadium, London
Date: Sunday 7th August, 2022
Time: 09:00 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.hotstar.com/
Preview
West Ham United come into this after a goalless draw against Ligue 1 side, Lens in their previous and final pre-season clash on Saturday.
This after a 1-1 draw against Luton in another pre-season game; due to which the Hammers are left winless in their last 4 matches.
However; West Ham are a competitive unit at home and do put sides under pressure. West Ham managed a 7th place finish last season and look to improve this time around.
They will be competing in Europe through the Conference League and will need to keep their players fit.
On the other hand, Manchester City did not start the season well after they lost the Community Shield 3-1 to Liverpool last week.
However; the champions remain a top contending side for the title once again and aim to create an instant impact in similar manner like 2021-22.
Manchester City new arrivals have sparked their style of play and goals remain a threatening aspect of their play.
City had a positive pre-season campaign and look to start off in good spirits. Both sides last met in May for an EPL clash at the home of West Ham, which ended 2-2.
Form Guide
West Ham: DDLDW
Man City: LWWWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Lens 0-0 West Ham
Liverpool 3-1 Man City
Tomorrow: Matchday. 🤩🔵 @ManCity pic.twitter.com/UE5tWsIiNh
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) August 6, 2022
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of West Ham vs Man City in India?
The match is live streamed on Hotstar VIP App and JioTV; while the broadcast is on Star Sports Select 1/HD and Star Sports 3.
Team News
Ogbonna and Aguerd are doubts for the Hammers due to injuries alongside Scamacca and Diop.
Laporte is the sole absentee for City due to a long-term injury while we could see Haaland make his EPL debut here.
West Ham possible 11:
Fabianski, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell, Coufal, Soucek, Rice, Johnson, Bowen, Fornals and Antonio
Man City possible 11:Â
Ederson, Cancelo, Aké. Dias, Walker, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan, Mahrez, Haaland and Foden
Welcome to West Ham United, Maxwel Cornet! 👋 pic.twitter.com/dLRWhGLcxg
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 5, 2022
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Man City
West Ham tend to do well at home and we can expect them to control the champions; who despite the attacking flair can be held back.
The hosts play a physical game which could cause City issues. We see a draw being the most favourable result here.
Players to watch out for: Antonio, Bowen, Foden and Rodri.