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Looking to move another step closer to claiming this season s Premier League title, Manchester City will make the trip to West Ham on Sunday afternoon.
West Ham
Starting with the hosts, while West Ham might have been left heartbroken after their Europa League adventure come to an end out in Germany last week, the Hammers came roaring immediately back. Managing to pick up what was a much-needed boost thanks to a routine 4-0 romp against an already-relegated Norwich last weekend, David Moyes men have gained plenty of plaudits once again this season. Now firmly sat in pole position to book back-to-back European finishes this year, the one-time Manchester United boss finds his side holding a commanding five-point buffer from dropping out of the Europa Conference League spot. However, while the east London outfit might still have their sights set on a shock late charge for the top-six, they will know they face a huge task on Sunday afternoon. Despite knocking City out of the EFL Cup back in October, it should be noted that West Ham have failed to win any of their last 12 straight Premier League meetings against the English giants.
Team News
Set to make his final Premier League appearance on home soil this weekend, West Ham skipper Mark Noble could be handed a start alongside Declan Rice.
However, all suffering knocks against Norwich last week, the Hammers are sweating over the fitness of Michail Antonio, Said Benrahma and Craig Dawson.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, while Manchester City might have come crashing out of the Champions League last week, Pep Guardiola s side are in the midst of a stellar domestic purple patch. Putting in a hugely impressive display earlier in the week as they cruised their way to a 5-1 romp away at European outsiders Wolves, the one-time Barcelona boss has seen his side win each of their last five Premier League outings. Holding a three-point buffer over Liverpool and sat in pole position to recapture their Premier League crown this season, the Sky Blues have really continued to shine in the final third. With the red-hot Kevin De Bruyne bagging a quartet of strikes away at Molineux a few days ago, it should be noted that City have bagged a staggering 22 goals on their five-match winning run. Knowing that they face another must-win showdown on Sunday afternoon, Guardiola s stacked squad will be desperate to keep up their recent momentum here.
Team News
Dealing with somewhat of an injury crisis at the back, Manchester City look set to be without Fernandinho on Sunday afternoon after he limped off against Wolves in midweek.
Their Brazilian skipper will be joined on the sidelines by John Stones, Ruben Dias and Kyle Walker who are all set to miss the remainder of the season.
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