Manchester City continues their search for the fifth consecutive EFL Cup win this week when they take on West Ham. The match schedules for Wednesday at the London Stadium with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Both teams come on the back of impressive weekend victories in the Premier League. In additio, the winner will face either Chelsea or Nottingham Forest for a place in the semifinals.
Man City is now among the elite clubs to have won the League Cup six times, having lifted the trophy four times in the last seven seasons.
On four occasions (2013-15, 2017-18), the club has followed up with another major trophy. The last time they achieved this feat was between 1956 and 1960 when the club won the FA Cup twice and Division One once after their League Cup triumphs in 1957 and 1958.
The best in the competition’s history, these next five years would be the best they experienced in their history, especially when they saw themselves claim all five league titles in a row.
West Ham United this season has made their busy schedules easier, they have won the Europa League record, plus they are in fourth place in the Premier League. So West Ham can not be upset with another game in quick succession on Wednesday.
West Ham vs. Manchester City Head to Head
Both sides have 32 games against each other, with West Ham taking three wins while Man City with 23 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- West Ham 1-0 Tottenham
- West Ham 3-0 KRC Genk
- Everton 0-1 West Ham
- West Ham 1-2 Brentford
- West Ham 2-0 Rapid Wein
Away
- Brighton 1-4 Man City
- Club Brugge 1-5 Man City
- Man City 2-0 Burnley
- Liverpool 2-2 Man City
- PSG 2-0 Man City
West Ham Team News
West Ham United’s Vladimir Coufal and Alex Krali will likely be absent. The former needs a break after suffering an injury for several weeks, and the latter is testing positive for COVID-19. The Czech duo didn’t even make it to the qualifying round of the World Cup.
Man City Team News
Raheem Sterling missed the weekend due to back pain. While there is some hope that he can recover by Wednesday, Guardiola is unlikely to take unnecessary risks for the attacker, who was sent for a scan on his back yesterday. The former Liverpool man spent most of yesterday getting treatment, and sources insist that the problem is not long-term.
Prediction and Odds
We anticipate a cagey affair that might go to overtime, but City will maintain their intact start in the league cup.
- Man City Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Both Teams to Score
