Date: Saturday 31st August, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm
Stadium London Stadium
Referee Michael Oliver (England)
Goal Scorer:
Team News
West Ham
West Ham boss Lopetegui has revealed that experienced left-back Aaron Cresswell is nursing a hamstring injury and will undergo a scan to determine the severity of his injury.
Edson Alvarez was handed his first Hammers start in midweek since pulling his hamstring on international duty with Mexico at the Copa America in June, and the midfielder is in contention to retain his place in the first XI; Soucek, Guido Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse will also be battling for a start in midfield.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka put in a man-of-the-match display at left-back against Bournemouth, but he could move over to his favoured right-back role as Emerson Palmieri is expected to be recalled along with Kudus, Lucas Paqueta and potentially Michail Antonio, who will hope to replace Niclas Fullkrug up front.
West Ham United possible starting lineup:
Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus; Antonio
Manchester City
As for Man City, Oscar Bobb is facing several months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured leg, while Rodri remains a fitness doubt but has returned to training this week, so he could be involved in some capacity at the London Stadium.
Phil Foden missed the win over Ipswich through illness, but he is expected to recover in time to play on Saturday, and the same can be said for Mateo Kovacic, who picked up a knock last weekend.
Kyle Walker and John Stones will be pushing to start in defence, although Guardiola may be tempted to stick with Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol in his back four, while winger Savinho and Jeremy Doku could retain their places in the first XI ahead of Jack Grealish.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Bernardo; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland
Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Manchester City
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