Manchester City continued their unbeaten streak with a scrappy 2-1 win over Huddersfield which could give the chasing pack hope or potentially outline just how resilient Pep Guardiola’s men are. David Moyes’s West Ham are the next team in town and with Pablo Zabaleta returning to the Etihad there is sure to be a fantastic atmosphere on Sunday afternoon.
English Premier League – Etihad Stadium – Sunday 3rd December 2017 – 16:00 UK Time
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Manchester City
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Remarkably, only Everton have taken points off Manchester City with 13 games of the Premier League season and Pep Guardiola’s men sit 8 points clear of the chasing pack at the top of the league. Their remarkable +34 goal difference after 12 games has struck fear into most of their opponents – with the only question marks being whether they can maintain the run of form all season. Sergio Aguero has bagged 9 league goals already this season as the Argentine continues to terrorise defences in the Premier League.
West Ham United
David Moyes got the reaction he wanted in his first home game in charge of the Hammers – with a spirited 1-1 draw against Leicester City. The Hammers are still in the bottome 3 – but lie only one point from safety with 10 points from their opening 13 games. Andy Carroll appears to be central to Moyes’s thinking and the former Newcastle man will be looking to get off the mark for the season quickly.
Head to Head
Manchester City hold the head to head advantage of 51:37 over the Hammers with another 17 games ending as draws. City did the treble over the Hammers last season – winning 3-1 in the equivalent fixture at the Etihad before thumping them 5-0 at the London Stadium in the FA Cup third round and 4-0 in the subsequent league fixture between the sides – notable for Gabriel Jesus’s first goal for the club.
Odds and Predictions
City have only conceded 8 goals all season and won’ want to give West Ham a chance.
Both teams to score – NO– looks good value at 10/11 with William Hill.
Sergio Aguero should be entrusted with a starting birth and the Argentinian has scored 9 league goals this term.
Sergio Aguero to score anytime is a sensible bet at 1/3 with Paddy Power.
City have put most teams to the sword this season and should have too much for the Hammers.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a good bet at 1/5 with Sky Bet.
Manchester City are undefeated in all competitions this season.
Manchester City to be winning at half time and full time pays a valuable 4/9 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Manchester City 3 – 0 West Ham – 7/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
The pressure is all on City to keep their remarkable run going but Guardiola’s men simply look too good at the moment. Manchester City to win the match with a -2.5 Asian Handicap looks good value at 10/11 with Bet Victor.