A great match opportunity to get the win
Manchester City host a downtrodden West Ham side in a Premier League clash, a traditionally tricky team for the blues and one that could have some fireworks.
The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great holiday season.
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Rd, Manchester, England
Time and Date: Premier League: Saturday 20 December 2025, Kickoff at 15:00 GMT, 10:00am EST USA
Referee: Paul Tierney
Assistants: Richard West, Marc Perry
Fourth official: Lewis Smith
VAR: Alex Chilowicz
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Preview + Form
A tricky match up for the club as they are off a clean showing in the cup, earning a win. They need the win and all three points and facing a tough challenge in this Hammer side, this could be a great opportunity.
It will be a tough match, but one has to back City with Haaland on form and Foden playing really well.
The key battle will be the midfielders chosen. An interesting match up is in tow. Who will play?
Which team will come out in front?
Previous Meeting
We last faced the Hammers in January 2025 as we played out the Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
City claimed a 4-1 victory as Vladimír Coufal scored an own goal, followed by an Erling Haaland brace and rounded off by Phil Foden in the 58th minute.
Pep Guardiola Preview
“We are prepared. They didn’t get enough [good] results, but they have drawn lately at Old Trafford and Brighton, and we know how difficult they are.
“They only lost at the end against Aston Villa [last weekend], who look almost unstoppable right now.
“Always they have top class players. So huge respect [for West Ham], but at the same time we’re ready.”
Team News
City’s side have an unavailable/questionable list of Stones, Kovacic, Doku, Ait Nouri, Marmoush, Bobb and Rodri who are out or doubtful.
The Hammers have Wan-Bissaka and Diouf are out or doubtful.
Prediction
Manchester City 3-1 West Ham
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