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West Ham vs Manchester City - LIVE! Latest score, updates and analysis from the London Stadium

The champions head from Eastlands to east London chasing some Premier League records

Jack Watson
Sunday 29 April 2018 14:46 BST
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West Ham entertain Manchester City
West Ham entertain Manchester City (Getty)

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West Ham have a tough task this afternoon as they look to secure their Premier League future against champions Manchester City.

The Hammers currently sit 15th, six points clear of the relegation zone but could all-but secure their future with a victory, but it could admittedly be difficult against Guardiola’s men.

Elsewhere, the recently-crowned champions will be highly-motivated to earn maximum points as their quest to break the Premier League points record edges closer to completion.


Follow the latest in the live blog below...

Preview

What time is it?

The game kicks off at 2:15pm on Sunday.

Where can I see it?

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League.

It’s a big game for…

David Moyes. If the Hammers do earn the win, it would mean quite the impact at the London Stadium by the Scot. A victory could pretty much mean survival.

Having said that, a loss could potentially put the Hammers back in a perilous position. The Londoners could potentially be only three points clear of the drop zone by the end of play at the weekend. Whilst their future would still be in their own hands, it would make for an uncomfortable last few weeks of the season.

The best stat…

Manchester City have won their last two away games against West Ham United by an aggregate scoreline of 9-0.

The Citizens won 4-0 in their first trip to London Stadium in 2017. They netted five in their last visit to the Boleyn Ground.

Remember when…

Jack Collison earned West Ham a tight 1-0 victory over City at the Boleyn Ground back in 2009.

Player to watch…

Raheem Sterling. Slightly unfortunate to have missed out on the PFA Young Player of the Year Award, Sterling has been brilliant all season long. He has notched a career-best haul of 23 goals in all competitions and has been one of the catalysts behind Manchester City’s procession to the title.

He has been involved in six goals in his last five Premier League games with three strikes of his own and three assists. The winger also had a hand in five goals in three appearances against West Ham last season.

Form guide…

West Ham United: LLWDDL

Manchester City: WLLLWW (all comps)

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90: Three added minutes

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West Ham 1-4 Manchester City

A stroll for the Champions ends with boos from the few fans that are left in the London Stadium

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Leroy Sane gave City the lead when his deflected shot wrong-footed Adrian, the goalkeeper was again helpless when Declan Rice and Pablo Zabaleta got in a muddle and combined to put the ball in their own net.

Aaron Cresswell gave the Hammers some hope just before half time when his free kick curled in, but that was about as good as it got.

The second half could easily be mistaken as a Manchester City training session with Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus  added to the scoreline.

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Manchester United vs Arsenal

Time now to focus on Arsene Wenger's final match at Old Trafford as Arsenal manager.

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Team News

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Northern Football Correspondent Mark Critchley looks at the players who could make a difference today

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Any excuse to share this infamous photo of Arsene Wenger. Is there a better sporting photo?

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Romelu Lukaku will be licking his lips at playing against him

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