Man City vs West Ham United headlines Premier League Round 17, as the reigning champions welcome the Hammers to the Etihad Stadium. With clear winter conditions expected at around 8°C and more than 55,000 fans in attendance, City will look to extend their dominant home form, while West Ham aim to frustrate one of the league’s most powerful attacking sides.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City arrive in outstanding form across all competitions, boasting goals, confidence, and depth despite several key injuries. West Ham, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency, but still possess enough attacking quality through Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquetá to pose a threat if City lose focus.
Match Overview – Man City vs West Ham
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Manchester City vs West Ham United |
| Competition | Premier League 2025/26 |
| Matchweek | Round 17 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, December 20, 2025 , 20:30pm |
| Referee | Paul Tierney |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England |
| Capacity | 55,097 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 8°C – Cool Conditions |
Manchester City are expected to dominate possession and territory, while West Ham will likely sit compact, look to counter quickly, and rely on set-pieces and transitions.
Recent Form Guide – Man City vs West Ham
Manchester City – Last 5 Competitive Matches
City are in red-hot form, scoring freely while maintaining defensive stability.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/12/25 | Brentford | 2–0 | Win |
| 14/12/25 | Crystal Palace | 3–0 | Win |
| 10/12/25 | Real Madrid | 2–1 | Win |
| 06/12/25 | Sunderland | 3–0 | Win |
| 02/12/25 | Fulham | 5–4 | Win |
West Ham United – Last 5 Competitive Matches
West Ham have found results harder to come by, especially against top-level opposition.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/12/25 | Aston Villa | 2–3 | Loss |
| 07/12/25 | Brighton | 1–1 | Draw |
| 04/12/25 | Manchester United | 1–1 | Draw |
| 30/11/25 | Liverpool | 0–2 | Loss |
| 22/11/25 | Bournemouth | 2–2 | Draw |
Head-to-Head – Man City vs West Ham (Last 5 Meetings)
| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan 2025 | Premier League | Man City vs West Ham | 4–1 |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Premier League | West Ham vs Man City | 1–3 |
| 19 May 2024 | Premier League | Man City vs West Ham | 3–1 |
| 16 Sep 2023 | Premier League | West Ham vs Man City | 1–3 |
| 03 May 2023 | Premier League | Man City vs West Ham | 3–0 |
Summary Statistics:
- Manchester City Wins: 9
- West Ham Wins: 2
- Draws: 8
- Home Wins: 7
City have dominated this fixture in recent years, particularly at the Etihad.
Top Scorers
- Manchester City: Erling Haaland – 17 Goals, 3 Assists (16 Matches)
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen – 5 Goals, 1 Assist (16 Matches)
Haaland’s physicality and finishing remain City’s biggest weapon, while Bowen continues to be West Ham’s main attacking outlet.
Predicted Lineups – Man City vs West Ham
| Position | Manchester City (4-1-4-1) | West Ham United (4-3-1-2) |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Alphonse Areola |
| RB | Matheus Nunes | Kyle Walker-Peters |
| CB | Ruben Dias | Konstantinos Mavropanos |
| CB | Josko Gvardiol | Jean-Clair Todibo |
| LB | Nico O’Reilly | Max Kilman |
| DM | Nico González | Soungoutou Magassa |
| CM | Bernardo Silva | Freddie Potts |
| CM | Tijjani Reijnders | Mateus Fernandes |
| RM / CAM | Rayan Cherki | Lucas Paquetá |
| LM / ST | Phil Foden | Jarrod Bowen |
| ST | Erling Haaland | Crysencio Summerville |
Final lineups will be confirmed approximately one hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players – Man City vs West Ham
| Team | Missing Players | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | Omar Marmoush, Rayan Aït-Nouri | International duty |
| John Stones, Mateo Kovačić, Rodri, Jérémy Doku | Injury | |
| West Ham United | Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Malick Diouf | International duty |
City are missing key midfield depth, but their attacking structure remains strong.
Statistical Projection – Man City vs West Ham
| Metric | Man City | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Shots on Target | 7–10 | 2–4 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.3–2.8 | 0.8–1.1 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 48% | 12% |
| Corners | 7–9 | 3–5 |
| Most Likely Scorer | Erling Haaland | Jarrod Bowen |
Prediction Summary – Man City vs West Ham
Why Manchester City Could Win
- Outstanding recent form
- Dominant home record at the Etihad
- Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring consistency
- Superior midfield control and depth
Why West Ham Could Surprise
- Counter-attacking threat through Bowen and Summerville
- Paquetá’s creativity between the lines
- Set-piece opportunities
Despite West Ham’s potential to cause brief problems on the counter, Manchester City’s attacking firepower and control should prove too much over 90 minutes.
Final Score Prediction : Man City 3–0 West Ham
Likely Scorers:
- Erling Haaland (2)
- Phil Foden
Confidence Levels:
- West Ham Win – 13%
- Man City Win – 65%
- Draw – 22%
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FAQs – Man City vs West Ham
1.When is the match played?
Saturday, December 20, 2025 20:30 PM , Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England.
2.Who is in better form?
Manchester City, with five consecutive wins.
3.Who are the key players?
Erling Haaland for Man City and Jarrod Bowen for West Ham.
4.What type of match is expected?
City dominance in possession with West Ham defending deep and counter-attacking.