Manchester City host West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday and both teams will be searching for an important result – here’s how to follow the game at the Etihad Stadium
Manchester City host West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday and both teams will be searching for an important result – here’s how to follow the game at the Etihad Stadium Manchester City host West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday and both teams will be searching for an important result – here’s how to follow the game at the Etihad Stadium
Manchester City are aiming for back-to-back wins when they face West Ham United this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola’s side earned a confidence-boosting victory over Leicester City last weekend, having won just once in 13 games before that. Man City’s dreadful run of form has resulted in the reigning champions dropping out of the Premier League title race, but facing West Ham offers Man City an opportunity to continue turning their season around.
West Ham had quietly improved under Julen Lopetegui before being mauled by Liverpool last time out. Unbeaten in four games prior to their clash with the Reds, the Hammers have moved up to 13th in the table, eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Man City could climb up to fifth, though they have only won once at home since October. Mirror Football brings you everything you need to know about the intriguing fixture, which will not be shown live on UK TV.
Why isn’t Man City vs West Ham on TV?
The match was not selected by either TNT Sport or Sky Sports. In its Saturday 12.30pm slot, TNT opted for Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United. Sky has chosen to show Brighton vs Arsenal this evening at 5:30pm, while Super Sunday is comprised of Fulham vs Ipswich Town (2pm) and Liverpool vs Manchester United (4.30pm). Wolves vs Nottingham Forest (8pm) will also be shown by Sky on Monday Night Football.
As Man City vs West Ham is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, it is not allowed to be shown on UK TV due to the blackout rule. This prohibits any live football from being broadcast between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays.
Fans have increasingly pleaded for the rule to be amended as all Premier League games are widely available abroad. A Premier League spokesperson told Mirror Football last year that the rule is in place to “protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid”, and any rule change would also require consultation with the EFL.
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Where can I watch Man City vs West Ham?
Shortly after the final whistle, the Sky Sports app will have a highlights package of the game’s key moments. Match of the Day will also run through the match, with this week’s edition of the show being aired on BBC One at 10.20pm on Saturday.
In terms of live coverage, Man City vs West Ham will be the lead game on talkSPORT 2. Meanwhile, BBC Radio Five Live will also provide live updates
Man City vs West Ham may not be shown in the UK but fans further afield will be able to watch the action on TV. In the United States, the match will be shown on Peacock and on beIN Sports Connect in the Middle East.
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