Manchester City need a result when they travel to face West Ham United on Wednesday evening.
The Hammers recorded an impressive 3-1 win away at Middlesbrough last time out, with Andy Carroll scoring twice.
Back to back victories have seen them pull away from the relegation zone into mid-table safety.
Manchester City progressed in the FA Cup as they eased past Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park.
Last time out in the league they let a two goal lead slip at home to Tottenham in an entertaining draw.
Enhanced match odds
Manchester City to beat West Ham: 33/1 with Coral*
Premier League form: West Ham W3 D0 L2; Manchester City W2 D1 L2
Premier League top scorers
West Ham – Michail Antonio 8 goals
Manchester City – Sergio Aguero 11 goals
Match history
Manchester City have already beaten the Hammers twice this year, in the league and emphatically 5-0 in the FA Cup.
The meeting last term finished level, as City rallied twice from a goal down to earn a point.
Last five Premier League meetings
Manchester City 3 West Ham 1 – 28/08/16
West Ham 2 Manchester City 2 – 23/01/16
Manchester City 1 West Ham 2 – 19/09/15
Manchester City 2 West Ham 0 – 19/04/15
West Ham 2 Manchester City 1 – 25/10/14
Both teams to score – 9/13 with Coral
Team news
Jose Fonte is likely to make his debut for the Hammers here, having joined from Southampton.
Cheikhou Kouyate has returned from Africa Cup of Nations duty with Senegal but is unlikely to feature on Wednesday.
Expected starting XI’s
West Ham United (4-2-3-1): Randolph; Byram, Fonte, Reid, Cresswell; Obiang, Noble; Antonio, Lanzini, Feghouli; Carroll
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Bravo; Zabaleta, Otamendi, Stones, Clichy; Fernandinho, Toure; De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito; Aguero
Predictions
Result: Manchester City (33/1 with Coral)*
Correct Score: 1-2 (8/1 with Bet 365)
Anytime Goalscorer: Sergio Aguero (10/11 with Bet 365)
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