Manchester City 4-1 West Ham

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been uncharacteristically poor, with the reigning champions currently sitting in 6th place in the Premier League. The Citizens have struggled to find consistency, winning just one of their last six matches across all competitions. Notably, they've endured a concerning run of three consecutive defeats, including a disappointing loss to local rivals Manchester United and a Champions League setback against Juventus. City's usually potent attack has been somewhat blunted, averaging only 1.17 goals per game in this period, while their defence has been uncharacteristically leaky, conceding 1.5 goals per match. The team's goal difference of -2 over these six games is particularly alarming for a side accustomed to dominating opponents. However, their most recent victory against Leicester suggests they may be turning a corner, though they'll need to improve significantly to climb back up the table.

West Ham

West Ham's recent form has been mixed, with the Hammers struggling to find consistency in their last six Premier League matches. Their most recent outing resulted in a heavy 5-0 defeat at home to Liverpool, marking their heaviest loss in this stretch. Despite this setback, West Ham have managed to secure two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six games. The team's defensive frailties are evident, conceding 11 goals in these matches, with an average of 1.83 goals conceded per game. On a positive note, West Ham have scored in five of their last six matches, though their goal-scoring prowess has been limited to just one goal per game on average. The Hammers have kept only one clean sheet during this period, highlighting their defensive challenges. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, suggesting that West Ham's games have been entertaining for neutral spectators.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent home form has been surprisingly inconsistent, with the team failing to secure back-to-back wins in their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have managed only two victories during this period, coupled with two draws and two losses. Notably, their defensive record has been uncharacteristically poor, conceding 10 goals in six games, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. On the positive side, City have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League stands out as a particularly exciting fixture. Despite their inconsistent form, Manchester City have maintained their reputation for attacking football, scoring in five out of six games, although their average of 1.5 goals per game is lower than their usual standards.

West Ham

West Ham's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. The Hammers have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, which has contributed to their negative goal difference of -5. Despite this, they have managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. The team's attacking output has been modest, scoring only one goal per game on average. There have been two particularly high-scoring matches in this run, with West Ham suffering heavy defeats to Tottenham Hotspur (4-1) and Leicester (3-1). Interestingly, the Hammers experienced a brief run of two consecutive losses against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, but they have since shown signs of improvement with a win in their most recent away match against Southampton.