Manchester City x West Ham: confirmed lineups and where to watch live this Saturday in the Premier League

Manchester City and West Ham United face each other this Saturday, December 20, 2025, at3pm(Reino Unido local time) at Etihad Stadium, at Manchester, for the 17th round of Premier League. Os Citizens, second-placed with 34 points, are looking for a victory to put pressure on Arsenal in the table, while Hammers, in 18th place with 13 points, are fighting to get out of the relegation zone.

The match has lineups confirmed by the teams. No Brasil, the live broadcast takes place exclusively via streaming Disney+.

Manchester City arrives at the clash in good shape, with a sequence of recent victories in the competition. The Pep Guardiola team maintains second place and demonstrates defensive and offensive consistency throughout the season.

Manchester City confirmed lineup

Pep Guardiola opted for a 4-3-2-1 formation for the home game. The attack has Erling Haaland as a reference, supported by creative players like Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki.

• Goalkeeper: G.Donnarumma
• Defenders: M. Nunes, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, N. O’Reilly
• Midfielders: B. Silva (c), N. González, T. Reijnders
• Forwards: R. Cherki, P. Foden, E. Haaland

Among the reserves are names like Savinho and Nathan Aké, who can come in to change the pace of the match. The Spanish coach deals with important absences, such as Rodri and Mateo Kovačić, but maintains the team’s balance with the available pieces.

West Ham United confirmed lineup

Nuno Espírito Santo formed West Ham in 3-4-2-1, prioritizing solid defense and quick counterattacks. Jarrod Bowen acts as captain and main offensive threat.

• Goalkeeper: A. Aréola
• Defenders: K. Walker-Peters, M. Kilman, J-C. Todibo
• Midfielders: M. Fernandes, F. Potts, S. Magassa, O. Scarles
• Forwards: L. Paquetá, C. Summerville, J. Bowen (c)

The Hammers have options on the bench such as Tomáš Souček and Callum Wilson. The team faces absences due to call-ups for Copa Africana from Nações and injuries, which forces tactical adjustments.

Where to watch live

The match between Manchester City and West Ham is broadcast live in several countries. No Brasil, the game is exclusive to streaming Disney+.

• At Reino Unido, blackout rules are followed for games at 3pm local time.
• Other regions have channels like Sky Sports or TNT Sports.

Fans can follow statistics in real time on specialized platforms.

Absences and team situations

Manchester City does not have players like John Stones, Jérémy Doku and Rodri, in addition to absences due to international commitments. Essas casualties require adaptations, but the deep cast allows the level of performance to be maintained.

West Ham deals with similar issues, including AFCON call-ups and questions surrounding athletes like Łukasz Fabiański. The team is looking for points away from home to improve its position in the table.

Recent history of the confrontation

Manchester City dominates recent duels against West Ham. The team won the last meetings with impressive scores and maintains a long unbeaten record in this matchup.

The Citizens exploit the home factor well in the Etihad Stadium.

Positions in the Premier League table

Before the round, Manchester City occupies second place with 34 points in 16 games. The team has a good goal difference and is looking to temporarily take the lead.

West Ham is in 18th place with 13 points and needs positive results to avoid the risk of relegation. The difference to the safety zone is just a few points.

Featured players

Erling Haaland leads the Manchester City attack and arrives motivated after recent goals. Rayan Cherki contributes with assists and game vision in the creative sector.

At West Ham, Jarrod Bowen represents the main offensive weapon, with Crysencio Summerville and Lucas Paquetá supporting quick transitions.

Match refereeing

Paul Tierney referees the game, with a known average number of cards in the competition. The refereeing team includes assistants and VAR for accurate decisions.

Round context

This match is part of a full round at Premier League, with simultaneous games in several stadiums. Manchester City takes advantage of the field command to score important points in the fight for the title.

West Ham comes under pressure, but motivated to surprise.

Tactical expectations

Guardiola must prioritize possession of the ball and high pressure. West Ham bets on low blocking and counterattacks led by Bowen.

The duel promises balance at specific moments, but clear favoritism for the home team.