Before this weekend’s match at the London Stadium, big news from Man City seems to portend bad things for West Ham United.
West Ham’s potential modest advantage against Manchester City this weekend may have been David Moyes’s hope.
West Ham will host champions Manchester City on Saturday at the London Stadium after playing three away games in their first four Premier League games of the season.
Man City enters pretty much every game they play as clear favorites thanks to having one of, if not the best squad and manager in all of football.
But the Hammers have already established themselves as one of the best teams this year. West Ham and Man City have both had successful starts. Man City, who have won four straight games without a loss, are two points ahead of West Ham.
As a result, Moyes and Pep Guardiola are both contenders for the manager of the month title.
With a victory versus Manchester City on Saturday at 3pm, West Ham may actually return to the top of the English Premier League standings, depending on other outcomes.
Prior to the game, West Ham has a few injury concerns. And Man City, too—at least in the dugout!
For the past three weeks, Guardiola has been recuperating in Barcelona following back surgery.
Since then, the Spaniard has missed victories over Fulham and Sheffield United. When Man City’s triple champions try to put a hole in their impressive start, West Ham manager David Moyes would have definitely hoped he would not have to face the master tactician.
But it appears he won’t have any luck.
Because major Man City news feels concerning for West Ham before of this weekend’s match at the London Stadium.
Because Guardiola is anticipated to return to the bench for the match against West Ham, according to numerous publications and Man City’s official website.
Man City have shown they can win without Guardiola being present, even if he was still very much in charge while recovering from back surgery.
But it’s difficult to imagine a situation in which his return to the bench does not give Man City’s players a boost ahead of their game against West Ham.
Guardiola is anticipated to rejoin the club after the international bank, according to Man City.
Juanma Lillo, an assistant manager, has been in charge of teaching the first squad on the practice field and the sidelines while Guardiola is away.
West Ham’s main aim is that Pep Guardiola’s return will slightly unnerve Man City. And that Moyes’ men seize the opportunity to exploit it.
