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Manchester City hosts West Ham in the Premier League later today; here is how to watch the game, TV channel, live stream details, and early team news for the game at the Etihad Stadium
James Findlater Content Editor 08:31, 20 Dec 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more
Manchester City can move to the top of the Premier League as it takes on West Ham today, and pile the pressure on Arsenal in this season's title race.
With Arsenal's game at Everton kicking off after the clash at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola's side will have the chance to leapfrog the Gunners, and lay down a marker heading into the busy festive period.
And City will be the clear favorites to pick up three points against a West Ham side sitting in the relegation zone and without a win in its last five league games, despite the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo as manager.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Manchester City vs West Ham in the United States and UK today.
What time is kick-off?
It's a 3 pm kick-off UK time at the Etihad Stadium.
For fans in the US, that means the game starts at 10 am Eastern Time and 7 am Pacific Time.
Is the game on TV?
The game will unfortunately not be available for viewers in the UK, with it coming under the blackout which prevents 3 pm games from being shown live on television.
Fans in the US will be able to watch all the action though, with live coverage on the USA Network and streaming available via NBC.com.
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Early team news
Manchester City will hope to have Rodri back again soon, although the midfielder looks set to miss out again today, with Guardiola suggesting he could return after Christmas now.
Jeremy Doku and John Stones remain out, but should also be able to make their returns soon after today's game. Oscar Bobb will have to wait until the New Year, while Mateo Kovacic is not expected back until at least February. Meanwhile, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Omar Marmoush are away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
As for the visitors, West Ham will be without Aaron Wan-Bissaka and El Hadji Malick Diouf, with the pair having made their way to AFCON, while Niclas Fullkrug and Lukasz Fabianski are doubts through injury.
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