It seems likely that Manchester City will secure a routine victory, having won their last six matches and gaining significant momentum.
On the other hand, West Ham finds themselves in the relegation zone, grappling with a tough battle to remain in the Premier League.
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The Hammers are under added pressure as every team directly above them managed to earn at least a point last weekend while they suffered a home defeat to Aston Villa.
While I believe their performances have improved under Nuno Espirito Santo, they desperately need points, and I don’t envision this match being the one to change that.
I can’t see past a City win, especially since I doubt West Ham can keep them from scoring.
Rayan Cherki’s stunning goal against Brentford in the EFL Cup was impressive. I received some criticism on the Monday Night Club and social media for agreeing with Pep Guardiola that he needs to avoid the rabonas and rely more on his left foot, but he is undeniably a tremendous talent who has propelled City forward.
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City has remarkably kept three consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League, which surprised me and leads me to believe they may concede here, but it should still be a straightforward match for them.
Prediction by Sutton: 3-1
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