Manchester City haven’t splashed the cash this summer, although Pep Guardiola will still expect his team to win a fifth consecutive Premier League title. The north-west giants have been racking up record points totals over the past few seasons and they got off to a flyer when landing a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge to set their campaign up and running.
City lost Julian Alvarez in the summer, although they still look like a strong force, with Phil Foden now getting up to speed after Euro 2024, while we might also see Kyle Walker and John Stones make an appearance in this clash. Erling Haaland continues to plunder goals at a record rate and he was on target against Chelsea.
As for West Ham, they are the betting outsiders to claim a victory and the London side may well start with Niclas Fullkrug, with the German having been effective for Borussia Dortmund before his £27 million switch. There could also be a threat from new signing Crysencio Summerville, with the former Leeds forward capable of goals.
We think the Hammers are capable of finding the net in this clash, although the best wager could be Manchester City to win and both teams to score. It’s clear that the champions remain a winning machine and a correct score bet of 2-1 or 3-1 in their favour could deliver a return, with the visitors full of goals.