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Premier League 2025/26: Manchester City vs West Ham Preview, Prediction, Schedule, Live Score & Lineups

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20 Dec, 2025

Title-chasers Manchester City (2nd) host struggling West Ham (18th) at the Etihad. City aims to reclaim the top spot, while the Hammers desperately seek an upset to escape the relegation zone.

Premier League 2025/26: Manchester City vs West Ham Preview, Prediction, Schedule, Live Score & Lineups

Where to Watch Manchester City vs West Ham: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

Competition (Round): Premier League (Matchweek 17)

Kick-off (GMT): 15:00, Saturday 20 December 2025

Stadium, Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Referee: Paul Tierney

VAR: Alex Chilowicz

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Match Facts

Manchester City enters the weekend in 2nd place (34 points), trailing Arsenal by just two points. West Ham currently sits in the relegation zone (18th place) with 13 points from 16 matches.

Manchester City has won their last six consecutive matches against West Ham. The Hammers have not won a league match at the Etihad since 2015.

City is on a four-match winning streak in the league, most recently defeating Crystal Palace 3-0. In contrast, West Ham is winless in their last five league games and suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa last weekend.

Manchester City remains without injured quartet Rodri, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, and Jérémy Doku. West Ham is missing Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf due to international duty (AFCON).

Erling Haaland leads the Premier League scoring charts with 17 goals heading into this fixture and has a prolific record against the Hammers.

Prediction of AI

Based on current statistical models and team form, a 3-0 victory for Manchester City is the most likely outcome.

Despite West Ham's defensive organization, City's average of 2.75 goals per home game this season suggests they will eventually break through. With the Hammers struggling for goals away from home (averaging 1.1 per game), the AI expects City to keep a clean sheet and maintain their pursuit of the league title.

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