Manchester City are hoping to start the new year with a victory at the Etihad against West Ham United.
After failing to find a win in their last five matches, Manchester City finally collected three points to close out 2024. Pep Guardiola's men cruised to a 0–2 victory over Leicester City and secured just their second win in two months. The Citizens will look to carry their momentum into the weekend when they host West Ham, a team that is coming off a 0–5 thrashing from Liverpool.
Guardiola will still be unable to call on the injured Rúben Dias, Rodri and Oscar Bobb for the Saturday fixture. John Stones, Ederson and Mathues Nunes remain a doubt as well due to injury. Nathan Aké, meanwhile, is still struggling to return to full match fitness, but a week's rest undoubtedly served the Dutchman well.
Here's how Manchester City could lineup against the Hammers on Jan. 4.






