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West Ham vs Man City Match Preview, H2H, Lineup and Best Predictions

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4 years ago

August 1, 2022

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Manchester City will be kicking off their 2022/23 Premier League campaign with a visit to West Ham.

Fans of the English Premier League will be looking forward for West Ham vs Man city match which happens to be Erling Haaland’s first EPL match since arriving the club this summer. The defending champions will be hoping to defend the title thereby making it three-in-a-row, but that will definitely not be as easy as it sounds.

The Guardiola’s side are battle-ready following series of reinforcement done on the team over the transfer windows, this include the arrival of prolific striker Erling Haaland and Alvarez among others.

West Ham are not underdogs in the league in recent times as they comfortably secured a permanent spot in the top half position on the league table. Considering that the match is scheduled to take place at London Stadium, West Ham, the support from the fans on the home soil will give the players high morale to give Man City an early shock of the season.

West ham have also added some new faces to the team following the signing of Alphonse Areola from Paris Saint-Germain and Nayef Aguerd from Rennes among others.

Man City Team News

Manchester City suffered a humiliating defeat at King Power Stadium on Saturday in the 2022 Community Shield fixture against arch-rivals Liverpool. It is quite unfortunate for the Guardiola’s men who failed to convert most of their golden opportunities against the free-scoring Liverpool team.

City’s new signing made the headlines over the week after wasting two clear chances in front of an almost-empty Liverpool’s goalpost. Many have seen the Norwegian as the messiah of the team since his arrival but his performance in the game against Liverpool got both the fans and the management worried.

Alvarez came in as a substitute in the second half and handed the Cityzens an equalizer in the 70th minute thereby bringing back the hopes of the Man City fans.

Unfortunately, the introduction of Darwin Nunez rained havoc on the City team. The Red’s new signing caused a penalty in the 83rd minute which resulted to Liverpool’s second goal. And scored the third in the stoppage time to make it a total victory for the Reds at Leicester.

One may begin to wonder if Guardiola is already missing Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling. Jesus joined Arsenal in the summer transfer window as has been on fire ever since, while Sterling completed a move to London club, Chelsea.

Aside the Community Shield defeat, Man city has been in good shape in their preseason fixture as they won two out of two including a match against the German giants Bayern Munich.

West Ham Team News

West Ham have suffered a heavy injury blow as Nayef Aguerd suffered an ankle injury during their preseason match against Rangers. The 30 million pounds signing have successfully undergone an ankle surgery and has been confirmed to miss the opening game against League champions, Man City.

The Hammers have not had a smooth preseason having drawn 4, lost 1 and won 2. However, considering their recent improvement in the Premier League, it will be too early to give up on their capabilities in the next season.

It can be recalled that West Ham finished the 2019/20 season just two spots above the relegation zone, as they finished 16th with just 39 points from 38 matches. However, the Hammers miraculously finished the next season in the 6th position on the EPL table, and last season they finished in the 7th position with just 2 points behind Manchester United who finished in the 6th spot.

Considering the fact that this is going to be a home game for West Ham, no doubt they will put in all their best to make their home fans proud and picked at least a point against the Guardiola’s men.

West Ham vs Man city H2H (Head-to-head)

West Ham have played Man City for a total of 52 times in all competition with Man City emerging as the better side. City have won 32 out of the 52 matches losing 10 and drawing 10. While West Ham have not really been dominant in their fixtures but are known to keeping their home game tight and prestigious.

The Hammers have not lost any of their last 5 home games against Man City and will be looking forward to continue with their opening match in the 2022/23 EPL season.

Statistics	West Ham	Manchester City
Total meetings	52	52
Total Wins	10	32
Total Draws	10	10
Total Lost	32	10
Goals scored	43	103
Yellow cards	11	6
Red cards	0	0

West Ham vs Man City Last 5 Matches

Date	Results
15/05/2022	West Ham 2-2 Man City
28/11/2021	Man City 2-1 West Ham
26/10/2021	West Ham 0-0 Man City
27/02/2021	Man City 2-1 West Ham
24/10/2021	West Ham 1-1 Man City

Man City Last 5 Matches

Date	Results
30/07/2022	Liverpool 3-1 Man City
24/07/2022	Bayern Munich 0-1 Man City
21/07/2022	Man City 2-1 Club America
22/05/2022	Man City 3-2 Aston Villa
15/05/2022	West Ham 2-2 Man City

West Ham Last 5 Matches

Date	Results
30/07/2022	RC Lens 0-0 West Ham
23/07/2022	Luton Town 1-1 West Ham
19/07/2022	Rangers 3-1 West Ham
16/07/2022	Reading 1-1 West Ham
12/07/2022	Ipswich Town 1-2 West Ham

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West Ham possible lineup

Formation: 4-5-1

Lukasz Fabianski (GK)
Aaron Cresswell (DF)
Vladimir Coufal (DF)
Kurt Zouma (DF)
Craig Dawson (DF)
Jarrod Bowen (MDF)
Pablo Fornals (MDF)
Tomas Soucek (MDF)
Declan Rice (MDF)
Manuel Lanzini (MDF)
Michail Antonio (FWD)

Manchester City possible lineup

Formation: 4-3-3

Ederson (GK)
Joao Cancelo (DF)
Nathan Ake (DF)
Ruben Dias(DF)
Kyle Walker (DF)
Kevin De Bruyne (MDF)
Riyad Mahrez (MDF)
Bernardo Silva (MDF)
Jack Grealish (FWD)
Phil Foden (FWD)
Erling Haaland (FWD)

West Ham vs Man city Prediction

Manchester City will appear to be wounded lions in the opening game at West Ham following their Community Shield defeat to Liverpool and will be looking for a consolation against West Ham.

Although it is going to be a tough one for the visitors as the home team have not lost at home to the League champions in their last 5 meetings.

By our calculations, there will not be much goals in the game and Manchester City are likely to win or draw the game. With this in mind, we give the final result in favour of the visitors.

Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Man City

Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment

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2 weeks ago

February 15, 2026

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Rangers Youngster Sets Celtic Fans Alight with Bold Celebration in Epic Kilmarnock Moment!

In a Scottish Premiership clash that had fans on the edge of their seats, Rangers’ loanee Findlay Curtis turned heads with a cheeky celebration that has since gone viral online. The 19-year-old, on loan at Kilmarnock, was at the heart of the drama as his side surged into an early lead against fierce rivals Celtic at Rugby Park — and he didn’t hold back in celebrating it.

Curtis, deployed in a more advanced role for this fixture, made the most of his opportunity. After Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring and Kilmarnock doubled their advantage, cameras caught the young winger raising his arms and gesturing in celebration directly in front of the Celtic supporters in the away end — a moment that instantly lit up social media.

Although his exuberant celebration was quickly cut short when veteran keeper Kasper Schmeichel ushered him away, the damage was done — pundits and fans alike have been talking about it ever since. That kind of on-field bravado in front of the rival support doesn’t happen every day, and it’s one that will stick in the minds of supporters on both sides.

Whether you see it as passionate football emotion or a bit of mind games, Curtis’ reaction added another unforgettable moment to a season already packed with drama and rivalry — showing once again why the Scottish Premiership never fails to entertain.

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End of the Road at Parkhead? Andy Walker Drops Brutal Verdict on Celtic’s Japanese Duo

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2 weeks ago

February 15, 2026

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“Are Celtic’s Japanese Stars Past Their Best? Andy Walker Predicts End of the Road for Maeda & Hatate”

Recent pundit commentary has stirred fresh debate among fans of Celtic Football Club, with veteran analyst Andy Walker making bold claims about two of the team’s key Japanese players — Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate. Walker’s verdict? This could be the final chapter at Parkhead for both players if they don’t turn their seasons around.

Struggles on the Pitch

Walker’s view stems from both men’s current dip in form. Hatate, normally a creative midfield presence, was recently scrutinised after a costly mistake led to a penalty for Livingston — and Walker suggested it might be time for him to lose his place temporarily in the starting XI to find confidence again.

Meanwhile, Maeda — who once electrified Scottish football with blistering pace and a PFA Player of the Year-winning season — has yet to recapture that spark this campaign. The forward is playing well below the high standards he set previously, and Walker believes both he and Hatate may have run their course at Celtic unless they rediscover their best form before the season ends.

Why This Matters

Walker’s assessment resonates beyond just match performance:

Maeda’s Blocked Transfer: Earlier in the season, Maeda openly admitted he wanted a move away — only for Celtic to block it — and pundits speculated this block may have affected his focus and sharpness.
Legacy and Timing: If both players fail to make a strong impact before the campaign’s conclusion, Walker argues their legacies at Celtic could be overshadowed by disappointment rather than remembered for their earlier success.

The Bigger Picture

Celtic’s squad is at a crossroads. With new tactics, fresh faces and evolving expectations under manager Brendan Rodgers, long-serving players must justify their place or risk being phased out. Walker’s blunt but insightful commentary has sparked fresh debate among supporters over who should lead the club forward — and who’s time might be running out.

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Adrie van der Poel deelt verontrustend bericht over Mathieu

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2 months ago

January 3, 2026

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Wout van Aert kende een dramatische afloop aan de cross in Mol, maar ook Mathieu van der Poel kwam niet ongeschonden uit deze wedstrijd. De Nederlander had het bijzonder koud, en kwam zelf eerder ook ten val. Vader Adrie zag daar een probleem.

Valpartij had invloed

Nochtans maakte Van der Poel duidelijk dat hij geen schade heeft overgehouden aan zijn tuimeling: “Eigenlijk viel ik zelfs nog zacht”, aldus de Nederlander. “Ik kreeg gewoon mijn voet niet uit mijn klikpedaal in het zand, waardoor ik stomweg omviel. Maar ik heb er gelukkig geen last van.”

Zo zag vader Adrie het echter niet tijdens de wedstrijd. In een interview met Sporza stelde hij immers dat Van der Poel last ondervond van zijn eerdere valpartij, eerder nog dan van de koude. Al voegde Adrie er ook wel aan toe dat zijn zoon niet bepaald staat te springen voor een koers in de sneeuw.

Van der Poel viseert enkel de koude

Reken daarbij nog de haast ondragelijke koude, en we kregen een verkleumde Van der Poel te zien na de finish. In zijn interviews achteraf stond hij nog steeds te bibberen, en maakte de wereldkampioen duidelijk dat hij behoorlijk hard had afgezien.

“Het was geen aangename cross. Ik heb het nu al een beetje warmer, maar ik heb zeker veel koud geleden vandaag”, luidde het bij MVDP. “Je weet ook dat wanneer je nadien weer opwarmt, het vijf minuten echt veel pijn gaat doen. Met dat gevoel was ik de laatste rondes al bezig.”

Voor Van der Poel was de conclusie dan ook duidelijk: “Dit was de moeilijkste wedstrijd van het jaar. Na een tijd hadden mijn handen en voeten zo veel koud dat het niet meer vanzelf ging.” Nu maar hopen dat vader Adrie toch geen gelijk krijgt over een mogelijke blessure, die door onderkoeling mogelijk onder de radar zou zijn gebleven.

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