At 23 o'clock on May 19, Beijing time, the 38th round of the English Premier League will usher in a key battle, Manchester City hosts West Ham United. Before the game, Manchester City were top of the Premier League, but the Blues had a two-point advantage over Arsenal. In the final game, Manchester City and Arsenal did not dare to lose, otherwise the championship would probably be handed over. West Ham are a good opponent for Manchester City, as the Blues have won seven in a row at home to the Hammers and are unbeaten in 16 games. Of course, Pep Guardiola will not dare to reinvigorate himself, and a draw and a defeat could be devastating.
Past meetings between Manchester City and West Ham:
Manchester City are unbeaten in 16 consecutive Premier League games against West Ham United, with 13 wins and three draws.
West Ham have won just one of their 17 top-flight games away to Manchester City, with 15 wins and one draw.
City have won their last seven home games against West Ham United but have been beaten by the Hammers in four of those games.
It is worth noting that in the final game of the Premier League in 2014, Manchester City defeated West Ham United 2-0 to win the title, when the Blue Moon also had a two-point advantage over Liverpool.
In this game, Manchester City is facing a certain injury impact, De Bruyne is still pending, and Ederson will be injured. However, Manchester City have been in excellent form of late, and substitute goalkeeper Ortega made a comeback in the crucial game against Tottenham. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in 43 home games in all competitions and are the only team not to lose at home in the Premier League this season. A win would see Manchester City become the first club in the history of England's top flight to win four consecutive titles.
Of course, Manchester City still has to pass West Ham United first, after all, the Hammers are ranked 9th in the Premier League, and their strength cannot be underestimated. Interestingly, West Ham seem to be on a 'swing' lately, with David Moyes sacked and the player waiting for a holiday. In the last two away games, West Ham United have been bombarded by five goals in a row, and the team's defense is miserable, conceding 71 goals this season is one more than in the 10/11 relegation season. In addition, Moyes has struggled to find a win in 15 games against Pep Guardiola, with four draws and 11 defeats.
Manchester City have a bigger chance of winning, but Pep Guardiola still has to be careful not to capsize in the gutter, and losing the title in the last round will be a big blow. In fact, in addition to the defeat, a draw at Manchester City would also give Arsenal a chance to win the title, and if Arsenal win, the two teams will end the season with 89 points. Interestingly, Arsenal will beat Manchester City on goal difference to lift the trophy, which is definitely the most dramatic scene.
Of course, Manchester City and Pep Guardiola will not allow that to happen, especially in front of the home fans. Soon, the Premier League will usher in a historic moment, whether it is Manchester City's four consecutive titles or Arsenal's second stand at the top of the Premier League after 20 years, this is a thick stroke in the history of the Premier League. In the new season, I look forward to the two teams being able to continue this kind of competition, because such a Premier League is enough!