On Sunday afternoon, West Ham will be looking for a win to help secure their top-flight status as the Irons welcome Manchester City to the London Stadium.
A poor recent run of form in the Premier League that has seen the Hammers win just one game from their last seven league outings has kept David Moyes side in the relegation dogfight. However, the Irons are six points clear of the danger zone, so one more win could be enough to secure their top-flight status for next season.
The Hammers have an inconsistent recent home record in the Premier League, although Moyes’ side has lost just one of their last seven home games in the top-flight. Their recent home games have relatively low-scoring with under 2.5 goals scored in four of their last six league games at the London Stadium.
Manchester City celebrated winning the Premier League title by hammering Swansea 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium last weekend. The victory over the Welsh side was the Citizens seventh win from their last eight league outings.
A key to City’s recent form has been their effectiveness in front of goal, as Pep Guardiola’s side have now scored two or more goals in their last five top-flight outings. >
The visitors are also the top goalscorers in the Premier League this season, having scored an incredible 98 goals.
The Citizens have been good travellers this season and have won their last four games on the road in the English top-flight, while also scoring two or more goals in all four of the victories.
The visitors have a good recent record against the Irons, winning six of the last seven meetings, including recording 4-0 and 5-0 wins on their last two visits to the East End club.
Forebet predicts that West Ham will have to wait another week to secure their top-flight status, with Manchester City recording a victory in a high scoring encounter.