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Premier League | Gameweek 28
Feb 27, 2019 at 8pm UK
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1-0
Aguero (59' pen.)
FT(HT: 0-0)
Reaction
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F08%2Fpep-guardiola_1.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019")
City boss Guardiola says anything could happen in Premier League title race
Manchester City's 1-0 win over West Ham keeps the pressure on leaders Liverpool.Feb 28, 04:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F09%2Fmncwhu.jpg "West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini confronts the referee after his side's defeat to Manchester City on February 27, 2019")
Pellegrini cannot accept penalty award after Hammers lose at City
Sergio Aguero scored the winner from the spot after Felipe Anderson was adjudged to have fouled Bernardo Silva.Feb 27, 23:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F02%2Fsamir-nasri.jpg "West Ham midfielder Samir Nasri in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal on January 12, 2019")
Samir Nasri struggles to inspire West Ham on Etihad Stadium return
It was Nasri's first match at Manchester City since leaving the club to join Sevilla on loan in August 2016.Feb 27, 22:23
The Match
Match Report
Sergio Aguero's second-half spot-kick was enough for City.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's Premier League clash between champions Manchester City and West Ham United, including predictions, teams news and lineups.
Build-up
Samir Nasri's best moments in a Manchester City shirt
The Frenchman spent six years at City.Feb 27, 09:56
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Guardiola thanks Pellegrini for laying strong foundations at Manchester City
Pellegrini guided City to the Premier League title in 2014 as well as League Cup successes in that same year and 2016.Feb 26, 22:30
Guardiola wants to 'smell' desire of Manchester City players in title race
The City boss will not tolerate tiredness as an excuse as the Premier League champions target an unprecedented quadruple.Feb 26, 15:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F48%2Fraheem-sterling.jpg "Raheem Sterling celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 1, 2018")
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling's record vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling's record against West Ham United ahead of the Hammers' midweek visit to the Etihad Stadium.Feb 25, 16:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F03%2Fleroy-sane_1.jpg "Manchester City forward Leroy Sane celebrates during the Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on January 20, 2019")
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane's record vs. West Ham United
Ahead of Manchester City's Premier League meeting with West Ham United, Sports Mole looks at Leroy Sane's record in this fixture.Feb 25, 16:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F06%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates his first goal against Chelsea on February 10, 2019")
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero's record vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at Sergio Aguero's goalscoring record against West Ham United ahead of Wednesday's meeting between the sides at the Etihad Stadium.Feb 25, 16:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F08%2Ffernandinho.jpg "Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho in action during the EFL Cup final against Chelsea on February 24, 2019")
How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday night's Premier League clash with West Ham United after suffering injuries to key players at Wembley.Feb 25, 15:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F05%2Fmanuel-pellegrini.jpg "West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini looks distraught as his team are beaten by Wolves on January 29, 2019")
Pellegrini does not believe City's cup final exploits give West Ham an advantage
The Chilean believes his former side will cope with any fatigue issues.Feb 25, 13:50
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of Wednesday's Premier League encounter with West Ham United.Feb 25, 12:00
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