Venue: London Stadium, London.
Date: 14 March 2026, Premier League (Regular Season – Round 30).
West Ham come in 18th and in the relegation places, while Manchester City sit 2nd and chasing the title.
West Ham availability
West Ham are without veteran goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański, who is ruled out with a back injury. First-choice keeper Alphonse Areola is therefore expected to start, with Mads Hermansen providing cover. In attack, key man Jarrod Bowen is fit and available, bringing his 8 goals and 5 assists in 29 league games. He should again carry much of West Ham’s attacking threat, supported by options such as Callum Wilson and Crysencio Summerville, who are also ready for selection. Overall, the Hammers’ outfield group is largely intact despite their precarious league position.
Manchester City availability
Manchester City travel without three defenders: Joško Gvardiol (broken leg) and Rico Lewis (ankle injury) are both ruled out, along with midfielder Mateo Kovačić (heel injury). Even so, City retain huge firepower. Erling Haaland is fully fit, leading the line with 22 goals and 7 assists, while Rayan Cherki (3 goals, 8 assists) and Phil Foden are also available.
West Ham’s only confirmed absentee is a goalkeeper, so their attacking output remains untouched. City, meanwhile, lose depth in defence and midfield but keep virtually all of their 59 league goals on the pitch, with Haaland and Cherki central to their threat.
