"Despite relinquishing their Premier League crown last season as they signed off the 2024/25 campaign without a single piece of silverware to show for their troubles, Pep Guardiola's men are enjoying another real purple patch. Extending on their EFL Cup charge earlier in the week as they secured a routine 2-0 win at home against Brentford, the former Barcelona boss finds his superstar squad sat just two points adrift of climbing to the top of the Premier League standings."
"Last seen in top-flight action securing an eye-catching 3-0 romp away at Crystal Palace, City have won all of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Making a major Champions League statement on December 10th as they secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Real Madrid, Saturday's hosts have certainly been handed a golden opportunity this weekend. Likewise, along with winning all of their last three matchups at the Etihad by an aggregate score of 8-2,"
"Throwing away the lead twice last weekend and suffering more frustration in east London as they eventually fell to a 3-2 loss against a high-flying Aston Villa, West Ham find themselves at the heart of a relegation scrap. Opening Saturday's trip to the Etihad sat three points adrift of top-flight safety, Nuno Espírito Santo is more than aware that he has a major job on his hands at the London Stadium."
A packed winter schedule places Arsenal and Manchester City centre stage on Saturday. Manchester City are in a purple patch after a 2-0 EFL Cup win over Brentford and sit just two points shy of the Premier League summit. City have won their previous six matches across competitions, beat Crystal Palace 3-0 away, and secured a 2-1 Champions League win against Real Madrid. City have won their last three Etihad fixtures by an 8-2 aggregate and 10 of their last 11 home showdowns. West Ham have thrown away leads, lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, and sit three points adrift of safety with Nuno Espírito Santo facing a major task.
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