West Ham vs Man City LIVE Early team news as Blues seek to keep Premier League pressure on Arsenal

City need a response

One of the most alarming points from Wednesday defeats was the emotional control that Bernardo Silva and Guardiola said the team lost after conceding the first goal. That was a sign of a team that crumbled under the pressure. They will face something similar tonight and will have to do better.

West Ham hit with injury blow

On Thursday, Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed West Ham will be without forward Crysencio Summerville for tonight's game. The former Leeds man picked up an injury in the FA Cup victory over Brentford on Monday night.

Summerville will not be available against Manchester City. We will continue to assess him day by day. We are going to miss him because he's an important player for us.

WATCH - Latest episode of Talking City podcast

While we build up to kick off, why not take a look at the latest episode. Si and Jack disect the defeat to Real Madrid and look ahead to what it could mean for this clash with West Ham.

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Form guide

Here is how the two teams come into this game...

West Ham's last five results

Brentford (H) - 2-2 D (won on penalties) - FA Cup

Fulham (A) - 0-1 W - Premier League

Liverpool (A) - 5-2 L - Premier League

Bournemouth (H) - 0-0 D - Premier League

Burton Albion (A) - 0-1 W - FA Cup

Man City's last five results

Real Madrid (A) 3-0 L - Champions League

Newcastle (A) 1-3 W - FA Cup

Nottingham Forest (H) 2-2 D - Premier League

Leeds (A) 0-1 W - Premier League

Newcastle (H) 2-1 W - Premier League

Head to head

City have not lost to West Ham since 2021 in the League Cup. And the last five matches against today's host have been overwhelmingly positive.

Man City 3-0 West Ham - December 20, 2025

Man City 4-1 West Ham - January 4, 2025

West Ham 1-3 Man City - August 31, 2024

Man City 3-1 West Ham - May 19, 2024

West Ham 1-3 Man City - September 16, 2023

Ref watch

Michael Oliver is the man in the middle this evening. The experienced referee last officiated City in January as the Blues drew 1-1 with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. He has not officiated West Ham since the second matchday of the season. The Iron lost that game 5-1 to Chelsea at the London Stadium.

What Guardiola wants from City's attackers

Guardiola knows Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world - but he still wants more from the Manchester City frontman and his teammates in the box. Haaland has scored just four goals in 16 games in 2026 and has at times looked isolated and fatigued. Against Real Madrid in midweek he was quiet and was replaced in the closing stages as City were beaten 3-0.

"Of course he needs goals, the team needs it and he needs it. We have to find him more," said Guardiola of the Norwegian. But the Blues boss also wants Haaland, and his teammates, to sniff out more goals.

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Injury latest

City return to Premier League action this weekend when they travel to West Ham United.

The Blues were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie in midweek and must now refocus to ensure they keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the table.

City have the majority of their squad available, and Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Erling Haaland was fit to feature. The striker sat out the win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup last weekend but played in Madrid. Here's the injury latest from the Etihad.

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Predicted XI

Pep Guardiola will be eager to see a response from his Manchester City team tonight when they travel to West Ham United in the Premier League. The Blues were second best at Real Madrid on Wednesday and the 3-0 scoreline leaves City on the verge of being knocked out.

However, Guardiola was keen to stress his focus is on the next game at the London Stadium and that winning the Premier League will prove tougher than lifting the Champions League. With seven points splitting City and league leaders Arsenal, Guardiola cannot afford to rotate too much against the Hammers.

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Guardiola launches fierce selection defence

Guardiola launched a staunch defence of his Manchester City team selections during a passionate press conference ahead of the Premier League trip to West Ham on Saturday. The Blues boss made several bold calls for the midweek Champions League last-16 first leg tie with Real Madrid, which City lost 3-0. He defended the XI after the game but went further on Friday in an answer that saw him mimic gunfire to articulate shots fired, bring up his decisions for the 2021 Champions League final defeat to Chelsea and sign off his monologue with 'good answer'.

Guardiola was asked if he welcomed the chance to explain his selection thinking on the back of the calls in Madrid, having often spoken about the team being viewed as the correct one if City win and the wrong one if the Blues lose.

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How to watch tonight's game

Tonight's game will be played at the later time and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and Ultimate. Supporters can also stream the match via the Discovery + App. Alternatively, you can stick right here and follow all the action and City updates!

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Early City team news

City return to Premier League action this weekend when they travel to West Ham United. The Blues were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie in midweek and must now refocus to ensure they keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the table.

City have the majority of their squad available, and Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday that Erling Haaland was fit to feature. The striker sat out the win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup last weekend but played in Madrid. Here's the injury latest from the Etihad.

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Hello!

Good afternoon and welcome along to the City matchday blog as the Blues travel to West Ham tonight. Guardiola will be anxious to see his side respond positively after losing to Real in midweek. City could be as many as 10 points behind leaders Arsenal when they kick off as the Gunners play Everton in the evening kick off.

City are looking close to full strength heading into this game. Rico Lewis is missing with swelling on his ankle. Josko Gvardiol is a long-term absentee but Mateo Kovacic has returned to training after dealing with an ankle problem. Max Alleyne picked up a knock against Salford in the FA Cup but travelled to Madrid on Wednesday night.

Stay tuned for updates...