Premier League fans are overjoyed at the return of the EPL following a break for European qualifiers. England was in action against Ukraine before playing Scotland in a midweek friendly, and it wasn’t the most exciting week for fans as the Three Lions blew hot and cold. Club football is back on our screens, and we preview the best action from the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. This page concentrates on West Ham United’s home game in London with champions Manchester City.
The Hammers have an interesting season ahead and hope to challenge for the major places after a year spent fighting against the drop. All eyes are on the Hammers this term after they won the Europa Conference League in the spring but failed to impact the EPL. Will David Moyes’ team back pushing for the major places, challenging for a European finish? How they perform against the champions will be a good indicator of what to expect.
Hammers unbeaten in four
West Ham fans may think the international break came at the wrong time for their team after they enjoyed an unbeaten start to the season. The Londoners opened with a draw and followed that share with three wins on the bounce. They’ve claimed ten of the dozen points available, and there’s more to come from Moyes’ European champions. There’s confidence in the ranks; they’ve strengthened over the summer, and the mood in the stands is optimistic. It’s an exciting time to follow West Ham.
We last saw West Ham in action on the opening day of September when battling to a 2-1 away win over Luton Town. The bare result suggests it was a slog for the Hammers, but they enjoyed a 2-0 lead until The Hatters scored to half the deficit inside stoppage time with 92 minutes on the clock. Bowen had broken the deadlock for the team from East London, scoring on 37 minutes before Zouma added a second to wrap up the points on 85. It was another impressive showing from West Ham.
Champions lead the way
Manchester City won their third Premier League trophy on the bounce last year, kicking off a stunning treble. Pep Guardiola’s men claimed the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League trophies in a frantic end to the previous campaign. The cash-rich Cityzens have been dreaming of being kings of the continent and finally delivered the goods. They now have one eye on defending the trophy and winning back-to-back Champions League gongs, but how much will that distract them from their league ambitions?
Bet hereMan City has played four and won four, bagging a perfect dozen points while scoring 11 goals and conceding two. The visitors enjoyed a comfortable win over Fulham in the last round of games, smashing the Cottagers 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland scored a hattrick in that game as he shook off any early season rust and got back to what he does best, scoring goals and winning his team points. It was a team effort, but there’s no denying who the main man is in the champions’ attack.
West Ham v Man City prediction
What a game we have in store here as West Ham United enjoys the home advantage over the champions, with both teams carrying unbeaten results. The Hammers are a danger to any opponent when backed by a home crowd at the London Stadium, and the support could prove the equaliser again here. This game will tell us what we can expect from West Ham.
Man City hasn’t put a foot wrong all season, and the troubles of 12 months ago seem beyond them now. They’re back to the dangerous opponent they were just a few months ago in the EPL when catching Arsenal to win the league, and fans want to see more of the same this term. An away win would prove Pep’s boys are top for good reason.
Premier League odds
The pre-match betting odds available at 22bet have West Ham United trading at 6.15 for three points with Manchester City 1.495 and the draw 4.52. Make predictions on the result of Saturday’s game and gamble at 22bet or play one of the many specials.
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