PROBABLY on a par with Anfield, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium has become the most feared of trips for [West Ham](https://www.claretandhugh.info/manchester-city-v-west-ham-preview-team-news-predicted-line-ups/) in recent seasons, the the Hammers seemingly one slip-up away from a five goal avalanche. However the upturn of performances might have improved the mood music there is little dressing up the irons’ chances this afternoon as slim to none.
However, it is vital that Nuno’s men put on a decent performance – the January window opens in under two weeks’ time and the recruitment team have a tough enough job convincing new players and their agents to sign on the line without another five goal cave-in grabbing the pre Christmas headlines. If the Hammers go down, let it be to a battling one or two goals.
With that in mind guessing Nunp’s starting eleven is not easy – no Wan Bissaka and Diouf surely means Ollie Scarles will start at left (LEFT, NUNO, PLEASE..) and Kyle Walker-Peters on the right, with three at the back likely as the Hammers go to park the bus.
West Ham United – predicted starting eleven
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Areola | Walker-Peters, Todibo, Kilman, Mavropanos, Scarles | Potts, Fernandes, Paquetá | Summerville , Bowen (c)
Much as we’d like to see a 4-3-3 with Magassa and Wilson starting that’s about as likely as the Hammers signing a £50 million forward on 1st January.
Score Predictions
Sean 4-1 Manchester City win
Martin 4 – 1 Manchester City win after West Ham take the lead, same old…
Gonzo 3-0 Manchester City win
Matt 3 – 0 Manchester City win (brave soul is going to the game in spite of his gloomy prediction.. top man)
West Ham line up will be revealed at 1.45pm and we’ll publish it live as soon as it is announced so check back for the real deal…