Manchester City hope to kick off the new year by getting back to winning ways after an unprecedented run of awful form.
Pep Guardiola’s men have won just two of their last 14 matches across all competitions but managed to overcome Leicester City 2-0 in their last outing in a sign that their form is beginning to turnaround.
The Premier League champions are 14 points off the pace in the title race and face a tricky task of securing a place in the top four which will be their new aim.
They face a West Ham United side who need a confidence boost. Following a four-game unbeaten run the Hammers were battered 5-0 by Liverpool in their most recent outing and things may not get better against Guardiola’s men.
They are without top scorer Jarrod Bowen and need some inspiration if they hope to avoid defeat today.
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Manchester City FC – West Ham United FC
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