Manchester City vs West Ham United Predictions

• Manchester City have won seven consecutive home league games
• The Citizens have scored 22 times in that run
• West Ham lost 3-2 to Aston Villa last weekend, their fourth defeat against the top five

City target top spot

Manchester City have stormed into title contention with six wins from seven in the Premier League. Pep Guardiola’s side may not have the fluidity of old, but there’s an ease about them which is missing from rivals Arsenal.

With the Gunners playing on Saturday night, City have the chance to turn up the pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side. A home win over West Ham would see City leap into top spot, for a few hours at least.

Little is expected of Hammers

West Ham have picked up more points on the road (7) than they have at home (6), while six of their nine defeats this term have come at the London Stadium. However, that doesn’t mean they have what it takes to hold firm at the Etihad.

The visitors have lost all their meetings with the top five heading into the weekend, conceding 12 times across those four defeats. Nuno’s side are winless in five league outings, including Sunday’s 3-2 home reverse by third-placed Aston Villa.

Meanwhile, City have won their previous seven home league games. The Citizens have scored 22 times in that run, scoring three or more goals on six occasions.

Foden to lead City to another comfortable victory

City have won four straight Premier League games, netting 14 goals in that spell. While Erling Haaland has continued to rack up goals, they’re no longer as reliant on the striker. Phil Foden has hit top form, with the England international scoring in each of those four league games.

Foden has scored six times in total across those four league games, and he’s tipped to add to that fantastic stretch. West Ham have routinely been outclassed by the league’s top sides, and they head to a City team who have really hit their stride.

The hosts have won 3-0 on three occasions at home, and their previous two league matches have finished by that scoreline. Back Foden to continue his good form in another 3-0 win for City.