Alphonse Francis Areola is set to start in goal for West Ham United. Alphonse Areola has conceded 19 goals and kept 2 clean sheets in 10 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season. Wan-Bissaka will be the right-back for the team, Mavropanos and Kilman will play as the two centre-backs, and Emerson will be the left-back for the team.

Manchester City got 2025 off on the right foot with a 4–1 rout over West Ham United at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola's men came into the Premier League fixture with their sights set on securing their second win in as many matches for the first time since October.

Manchester City beat West Ham United 4-1 at Etihad Stadium in the Irons' first Premier League game of 2025.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of West Ham on Saturday was a "release" for his players but that the English champions are still a shadow of their former selves. We struggle, but it is a release,

Manchester City are again likely to be missing a number of key players as they host West Ham on Saturday. The fallen champions have been hampered by a lengthy injury list throughout the campaign and none of their current absentees are expected to return this weekend.

Manchester City will be looking to make it back-to-back Premier League wins when they take West Ham at the Etihad on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side will head into the match off the back of a 2-nil win over Leicester City.