West Ham vs. Man City confirmed lineups, predicted starting 11, team news: Phil Foden and Rodri set to return?

08-29-2024
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Manchester City are aiming to make it three wins out of three heading into the international break when they travel to West Ham.

Pep Guardiola's team boast a superb record at the London Stadium, having won six and drawn two of their Premier League visits.

The Hammers lost on the opening weekend to Aston Villa on home turf but Julen Lopetegui got a maiden win as manager under his belt with a 2-0 triumph at Crystal Palace last time out.

Here, The Sporting News has a look at all the latest team news for the fixture in London as City bid to maintain their strong start to 2024/25.

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West Ham vs. Man City lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

Nicklas Fullkrug and Aaron Wan-Bissaka came off the bench with the game at Palace locked at 0-0 and are each pushing for their first starts.

Jean-Clair Todibo might have to make do with being on the bench once more, where Crysencio Summerville will be a game-changing option if required. 

West Ham predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Areola (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Emerson — Rodriguez —  Bowen, Soucek, Paqueta, Kudus — Fullkrug.

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Phil Foden missed the 4-1 win over Ipswich Town due to illness and Pep Guardiola disclosed the England star is yet to recover

Mateo Kovacic deputised expertly for Rodri during the opening weeks of the season but the Croatia international limped out of the Ipswich game. Spain's Euro 2024 hero returned to full training this week and Kovacic was also back working with his teammates.

"I think he is going to travel but I don't know if he is ready," Guardiola said of Rodri.

Man City predicted XI (3-3-1-3 right to left): Ederson (GK) — Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Lewis, Rodri, Silva — De Bruyne — Savinho, Haaland, Doku.

Injured: Foden, Bobb
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West Ham vs. Man City live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

Region TV Streaming
USA NBC, Universo Fubo, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Universo NOW
Canada Fubo
UK Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League Sky GO, Sky Sports website
Australia Optus Sport
India Star Sport Select 1 Hotstar VIP, JoiTV