The fourth round of the 2021-22 English Football League Cup will see two Premier League sides facing each other for a ticket to the next stage of the tournament. West Ham host Manchester Citytoday at the London Stadium aiming to pull off another shock in the competition. Here, you will find everything there is to know about this soccer game, such asthe preview, information, storylines,predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.
Following a fantastic campaign last season, the Hammers have begun their journey in the EFL Cup from the third round, where they knocked out Manchester United. Now, they’ll try to beat their crosstown rivals, but this time at home.
The Citizens, on the other hand, didn’t have any problems to leave third-tier side Wycombe Wanderers on the way by putting six past them at Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola‘s men, however, are about to face a tougher opponent.
West Ham vs Manchester City: Match Information
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Time: 2:45 PM (ET)
Location: London Stadium
West Ham vs Manchester City: Time by State in the US
ET: 2:45 PM
CT: 1:45 PM
MT: 12:45 PM
PT: 11:45 AM
West Ham vs Manchester City: Storylines
West Ham have begun the 2021-22 season on the right foot, as they sit fifth in the Premier League standings while they are atop Group H in the UEFA Europa League. David Moyes‘ side has made it into this round after shocking Man United 0-1 at Old Trafford. Besides, it comes from a victory overTottenham in the domestic league.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have also got off to a strong start to the season that sees them third in the English first division table just two points shy of leaders Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s boys come from three wins in a row considering their comfortable win against Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. But West Ham also hold a three-game winning run, taking into account their Europa League clash with Genk.
How to watch or live stream West Ham vs Manchester Cityin the US
The game to be played at London Stadium between West Ham United and Manchester City in the fourth round of the 2021-22 EFL Cup will be broadcast in the US by ESPN+.
West Ham vs Manchester City: Predictions and Odds
Bookmakers in the US have already revealed their predictions for this game. Unsurprisingly, FanDuel sees Manchester City as favorites with -320 odds, while West Ham have +500 to produce a shock, and a tie would result in a +330 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| West Ham | +500 |
| Tie | +330 |
| Manchester City | -230 |
* Odds via FanDuel.