Manchester City are looking for a much-needed victory in their first outing of the new year, taking on West Ham United on Saturday afternoon. The Cityzens ended a five-game winless run against Leicester City last time out but looked far from convincing in their 2-0 triumph.

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As we launch into 2025 with Premier League fixtures coming thick and fast, Manchester City and West Ham United prepare to lock horns in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Here’s a deep dive into this pivotal match, set for a 3pm GMT start on Saturday 4th January at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City welcome West Ham United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their first contest of the new calendar year.Pep Guardiola and his City players will be hoping for a much more

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West Ham will be without captain Jarrod Bowen for Saturday’s Premier League trip to Manchester City. The England international was forced off in the second-half as the Hammers lost 5-0 to Liverpool on Sunday and it has since been confirmed Bowen suffered a fractured foot.

Liverpool hope to both boost their own Premier League title hopes and bury their hated rivals further in the muck in the process as they host Manchester United in a Sunday matinee.

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