West Ham United have been very fortunate, having played the early part of the season with no injury concerns at all. Ahead of the Man City clash on Saturday, they emerged unscathed once again tonight, having bested AFC Bournemouth 1-0 in the EFL Cup. The old cliche "it's better to be lucky than good" certainly applies to the Irons, in their League Cup triumph. … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
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Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United
Manchester City visits West Ham United on Saturday, and it'll be the next edition in what has been a very lopsided series. Since Pep Guardiola took control of Man City in 2016 they have never lost a league fixture to the Hammers. In fact, the only victory by the East Londoners, during the Pep era, came in the 2021-22 League Cup, and they needed penalties to get there. Things … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United
Man City Team News at West Ham: Rodri, Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic
Erling Haaland gets all the headlines, with Kevin De Bruyne not too far behind him, in this regard, but Rodri is the sparkplug that makes the Manchester City engine roar. The midfield maestro is just as important to City's success as Haaland, De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Phil Foden etc. Due to match fitness issues Rodri has not featured yet this season, so he is thus a doubt for … [Read more...] about Man City Team News at West Ham: Rodri, Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Ipswich Town
Welcome to Manchester, Ipswich Town. And welcome back to the Premier League, Tractor Boys! Here's your reward, you get Liverpool in week one and then a trip to Manchester City in week two. The league did them zero favors in scheduling. There is easing into it for them! At least week three is Fulham, and that's a big step down in weight class. Anyway Manchester City manager … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Ipswich Town
Man City Team News vs Ipswich Town: Savinho, Cancelo, Gundogan, Rodri
Manchester City's only new signing of the summer, Savinho, went down with a knee injury in the season opening win at Chelsea, but luckily, it is not serious. Savinho will likely be fit for the next game, at home to Ipswich Town. The news is much worse for Oscar Bobb, who is still looking at several months on the shelf, due to a leg injury. Meanwhile Ilkay Gundogan, who sat … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Ipswich Town: Savinho, Cancelo, Gundogan, Rodri
FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
Trade winds swirl all around the home opener for FC Barcelona. Ilkay Gundogan, who sat out the La Liga opener with slight knock, is reportedly moving closer towards a return to Manchester City. Whether the deal gets done or not, by this weekend, he is likely to miss out again here versus Athletic Club. There is no reason to risk the German midfielder, when Gundogan has one … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News vs Athletic Club: Gundogan, Olmo, Roberto, Fati
Pep Guardiola Provides Savinho Knee Injury Update
Manchester City's only summer signing, Savinho, started situated on the right wing for today's season opener. Savinho slotted just next to Erling Haaland, for Sunday's 2-0 win over Chelsea. However, he was only able to play the first half, as a knee injury forced him out early. … [Read more...] about Pep Guardiola Provides Savinho Knee Injury Update
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction v Manchester City
Chelsea FC hosts Manchester City in what is, on paper, the headliner clash of the Premier League season opener. City, the defending champions yet again, enter the weekend after a lackluster summer transfer window. Chelsea come in after a rather poor preseason. Welcome to the beginning of the Enzo Maresca era. The Pep Guardiola mentee, and doppelganger, to put it quite bluntly, … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction v Manchester City