Manchester City vs. West Ham 2015 live stream: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
Manchester City have been on a great run this season, racing out into the lead in the Premier League title race with a perfect start. They've won all five of their matches, scoring 11 goals and not allowing a single one so far this season in the league -- though a poor second half in their Champions League match last Tuesday saw them cough up a lead and lose to Juventus.
If they're not careful, City might suffer the same fate again on Saturday, facing this season's upset kings of England. West Ham are a big surprise so far this season, sitting in fifth place on the strength of two huge upset victories, having upended both Arsenal and Liverpool by a combined 5-0 scoreline -- and with both matches coming away from home, just like this tilt against Manchester City.
Is another shocking upset on the cards today? City are vulnerable, and West Ham have shown that they're up to a fight with any opponent. This match could get very interesting by the time it's done.
Key player -- Andy Carroll (West Ham)
"Wait," you're thinking. "What? Andy Carroll? In a match with Manchester City, Andy freakin' Carroll is the key player? The writer's gotta be kidding." It's no joke, promise. With the injuries to both sides sapping both West Ham's attack and Manchester City's defense -- particularly with City dealing with the absence of their best "power" defender in Vincent Kompany -- Carroll's importance to this match skyrockets. If he can consistently overpower Nicolas Otamendi or Eliaquim Mangala, both of whom sometimes struggle with bigger, stronger forwards, then West Ham will have a big leg up in this match.
Key Matchup -- Fernandinho (Manchester City) vs. Dimitri Payet (West Ham)
Where exactly Payet lines up for this match is a bit of a mystery. He's played both on the left wing and as an attacking midfielder behind the striker -- the latter of of the two roles being the one he played his best match at last weekend, scoring a brace against Newcastle in a West Ham win. In either position, Payet will be a hugely influential figure in the Hammers' attack, and since even on the wing he tends to drift inside, it's going to largely up to Fernandinho to keep him at bay. The Brazilian midfielder has enjoyed a strong start to the season, but will face a tough task in trying to stop Payet in this match. If Fernandinho can shut the Frenchman down, though, it will dramatically boost Manchester City's chances of winning.
Manchester City injuries and suspensions
Out: Vincent Kompany (calf), Pablo Zabaleta (knee), Gael Clichy (foot), Fabian Delph (hamstring) In doubt: Samir Nasri (knock)
West Ham United injuries and suspensions
Out: Angelo Ogbonna (hamstring), Alex Song (foot), Joey O'Brien (calf), Enner Valencia (knee) In doubt: Pedro Obiang (ankle), Mauro Zarate (hamstring)
Manchester City's defense is looking mighty thin right now, with Kompany, Clichy and Zabaleta all out of this match. Their depth is being sorely tested, and Manuel Pellegrini is hoping that all three will be back and fully healthy sooner rather than later. West Ham, meanwhile, aren't in any better shape, and don't have quite the same quality of depth to help deal with their injury issues. Health could be the deciding factor more than anything else in this match.
Match Date/Time: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET, 5:30 p.m. local
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
TV: NBCSN (U.S. - English), NBC Universo (U.S. - Spanish), TSN2 (Canada), Sky Sports 1/HD (U.K.)
Online: NBC Sports Live Extra (U.S.), Sky Go, Sky Go Extra (U.K.)
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Man City vs. West Ham: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Live Stream, TV Info
Manchester City will look to quickly get back to winning ways when they take on West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
After winning their first five league games of the Premier League season without conceding a goal, City lost 2-1 at home toJuventus on Tuesday night in the UEFA Champions League.
Manuel Pellegrini will be desperate to continue his side’s exceptional domestic form. They are four points clear of second-placed Leicester City and already have an 11-point lead over last season’s championsChelsea. City have capitalised as their rivals have floundered.
Slaven Bilic’s side arrive in fine form themselves. They sit fifth in the table and have won both of their away matches thus far, againstArsenal and Liverpool, where they showed they are a genuine threat on the counter.
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Date: Saturday, September 19
Kick-off: 5:30 p.m. BST/12:30 p.m. ET
TV Listings: Sky Sports 1 (UK)
Live Stream: Not available
Form Guide (last 5 league results)
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City
Crystal Palace 0-1 City
City 2-0 Watford
Everton 0-2 City
City 3-0 Chelsea
West Brom 0-3 City
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West Ham
West Ham 2-0 Newcastle
Liverpool 0-3 West Ham
West Ham 3-4 Bournemouth
West Ham 1-2 Leicester
Arsenal 0-2 West Ham
Predicted Formations
City
Pellegrini will be without Gael Clichy, Pablo Zabaleta, Fabian Delph and, most crucially, Vincent Kompany when they take on the Hammers. Kompany suffered yet another calf injury in the defeat to Juventus. Sergio Aguero is back to full fitness, and Fernando is available for the first time this season after recovering from a groin problem.
"Sergio recovers very well," said Pellegrini. "He is 100 per cent and will play without any problems. Vincent is not fit for the game. Samir Nasir has a kick after the last game and he is not 100 per cent fit for tomorrow."
(From) Caballero, Hart, Wright, Demichelis, Kolarov, Kompany, Mangala, Otamendi, Sagna, Zabaleta, De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Fernando, Nasri, Navas, Roberts, Silva, Toure, Zuculini, Aguero, Bony, Iheanacho, Sterling.
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West Ham
Angelo Ogbonna is out with a hamstring injury and Alex Song remains unavailable with an ankle problem. Enner Valencia is continuing his recovery from a knee injury and is out. Mauro Zarate, though, is back after hamstring trouble.
(From) Adrian, Randolph, Spiegel, Collins, Cresswell, Henry, Jenkinson, O'Brien, Oxford, Reid, Tomkins, Amalfitano, Antonio, Cullen, Kouyate, Lanzini, Moses, Noble, Obiang, Payet, Samuelsen, Carroll, Jelavic, Lee, Sakho, Zarate.
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Players to Watch
City: Fernandinho
After a difficult second season in English football, where his experience at the 2014 World Cup appeared to negatively affect him, Fernandinho is back to his very best for City this season.
The player City signed in 2013 is back, one who contributes effectively to both attack and defence. Fernandinho is capable of sitting deep and recovering possession through tackles and interceptions or breaking forward and providing attacking quality in the final third.
He's outshone Yaya Toure in City's midfield so far this season and has arguably been the Blues' best player.
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West Ham: Dimitri Payet
It’s perhaps a sign of the increased financial muscle in the Premier League that Dimitri Payet plays for a side like West Ham who traditionally fall outside the elite group of teams in English football.
The new television deal has provided top-flight English clubs with newfound wealth, leading to a trickle-down effect. Top players who would previously have gone to clubs challenging for titles in other European leagues are now tempted by the riches on offer at Premier League clubs dreaming of impacting the top six.
Payet is an impudent forward with quick feet and untold technical quality. His start to life in England since his summer move from Marseille has been spectacular. His three goals in five games tell only half the story—he’s quickly become West Ham’s best and most enigmatic star.
He’s capable of producing moments of brilliance and has a handy knack of creating chances for those around him. He’s undoubtedly the star of this West Ham side, and although City won’t make any special arrangements to combat him, Pellegrini will be well aware he is their most dangerous attacking player.
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Key Battle
Sergio Aguero vs. James Tomkins
As ever, Sergio Aguero will be key to City's chances of three points. The Argentinian started Tuesday's game with Juventus on the bench but has returned to full fitness and is expected to start.
One of Aguero's defining characteristics is his speed and movement. There are few strikers in world football who move as well as Aguero, and defenders often struggle to get tight to him and stop him getting chances.
James Tomkins is the man tasked with stopping him on Saturday evening. Tomkins has struggled to handle Aguero's low centre of gravity and pace in the past. Aguero will be hoping to torment him once again.
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Odds (via Odds Shark)
City: -435
West Ham: +1046
Draw: +494
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Manchester City last 5 matches:
16/08/15 Manchester City 3 – 0 Chelsea
23/08/15 Everton 0 – 2 Manchester City
29/08/15 Manchester City 2 – 0 Watford
12/09/15 Crystal Palace 0 – 1 Manchester City
15/09/15 Manchester City 1 – 2 Juventus
23/08/15 Everton 0 – 2 Manchester City
29/08/15 Manchester City 2 – 0 Watford
12/09/15 Crystal Palace 0 – 1 Manchester City
15/09/15 Manchester City 1 – 2 Juventus
West Ham last 5 matches:
09/08/15 Arsenal 0 – 2 West Ham
15/08/15 West Ham 1 – 2 Leicester City
22/08/15 West Ham 3 – 4 Bournemouth
29/08/15 Liverpool 0 – 3 West Ham
14/09/15 West Ham 2 – 0 Newcastle
15/08/15 West Ham 1 – 2 Leicester City
22/08/15 West Ham 3 – 4 Bournemouth
29/08/15 Liverpool 0 – 3 West Ham
14/09/15 West Ham 2 – 0 Newcastle
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