Venue: The City of Manchester Stadium Monday, September 28th 2009 Kick-Off:20:00

Manchester City play host to struggling West Ham later this evening in this Premiership Fixture, which can be seen Live on ESPN with an 8pm (BST) Kick Off Time.

Despite their unlucky loss to Manchester United last weekend it has been a fantastic start for Mark Hughes men. New signing Adebayor has been inspirational and the whole team has played extremely well. Tonite they face a West Ham side who have had the complete opposite start to the Season having picked up just 4pts in their opening 5 games and look sure to be in for a very difficult test this evening.

Manchester City Team News

Adebayor is still suspended and will miss this one. Craig Bellamy looks certain to the lead the attack. Roque Santa Cruz could make his long awaited debut for City having recovered from injury. Stephen Ireland is out due to illness as does Robhino who is still recovering from an ankle problem. Mark Hughes is also without Nedum Onuoha, Vincent Kompany, Michael Johnson and Benjani Mwaruwari.

West Ham Team News

Jack Collison is a doubt for the Hammers as he nurses a calf problem and Valon Behrami will undergo a late fitness test to see if he is fit enough to be involved in tonights game. Long term injuries Dean Ashton and Luis Boa Morte will both miss out.

Summary

Another tough game for Zola and his Hammers as they come up against one of the inform sides in Manchester City who were robbed by the Referee in last weekends game against Manchester United after official played way over the amount of stoppage time. City will certainly be looking for some payback for that defeat which put a dent in their 100% record and West Ham could be in for a torrid time.

However, West Ham certainly have the players to cause the City defence some problems and could get on the score sheet later tonight. I expect the game to contain a few goals with City coming out on top at the final whistle by the odd goal or two.

Dave's Prediction:

Manchester City 3 West Ham 1 @ 13.00 with Skybet