FM Preview: West Ham United v Manchester City 09 May 2010

Last updated : 08 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Manchester City fixture

Man. City face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Sky Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 2009, the Hammers carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 28 SepMan. City3 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sun 01 MarWest Ham Utd.1 - 0Man. CityPREM
2008/2009Sun 24 AugMan. City3 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 20 JanMan. City1 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Wed 16 JanMan. City1 - 0West Ham Utd.FAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanWest Ham Utd.0 - 0Man. CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 11 AugWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Man. CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Man. City however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Sky Blues, and 6 goals against.

West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 37 matches. Man. City's total of 66 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.62138117
Man. City631214510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sky Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Boleyn Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 8 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Man. City Undefeated in last 5 away games.