West Ham predicted XI to face Man City with Pep Guardiola’s summer target poised to play

West Ham have made an impressive start to the new season under David Moyes. The Hammers have picked up 10 points from their first four games and are joint-second in the table.

They are in for a tricky test at home to champions Manchester City this weekend. Here is a look at how they could line-up against Pep Guardiola’s side...

GK: Alphonse Areola: The former PSG man has been given the nod in the league ahead of Lukasz Fabianski so far in this campaign.

RB: Vladimir Coufal: He has made four appearances this term for West Ham.

CB: Kurt Zouma: The former Chelsea man has established himself as a key player at the heart of defence at the London Stadium.

CB: Nayef Aguerd: He has been linked with City and Liverpool recently, as per Football Insider, after his impressive stint with the Hammers.

LB: Emerson: The 29-year-old has played 37 matches in all competitions since joining the club, chipping in with two goals.

CM: James Ward-Prowse: He was signed from Southampton in the last transfer window to help fill the void left by Declan Rice’s exit to Arsenal.

CM: Edson Alvaraz: The Mexico international, who has 70 caps to his name, linked up with the London outfit back in August on a four-year deal.

RW: Jarrod Bowen: He has scored four goals in the first four outings and is in decent form as he look to cause City some problems.

CAM: Lucas Paqueta: Guardiola wanted to lure him to the Etihad Stadium but he ended up staying put beyond the deadline.

LW: Said Benrahma: The ex-Brentford man has chipped in with 24 goals in 137 matches for West Ham to date.

ST: Michail Antonio: He has led the line well over recent times and has Danny Ings as back-up.