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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 10, 2019 at 12.30pm UK
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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F32%2Fraheem-sterling.jpg "Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United on August 10, 2019.")
Raheem Sterling plays down early Golden Boot talk
The England forward scored a hat-trick in the opening-day 5-0 victory over West Ham.Aug 11, 11:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F32%2Fwhumnc_2.jpg "VAR rules out a goal for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on August 10, 2019.")
Former footballers react to Premier League's first VAR-disallowed goal
The VAR debate didn't take long to begin after Manchester City's 5-0 win at West Ham.Aug 10, 16:11
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Pep Guardiola unhappy with "sloppy" Manchester City despite five-goal win
Defending champions Manchester City ran out 5-0 winners at West Ham.Aug 10, 16:08
The Match
Match Report
Raheem Sterling nets a hat-trick as Manchester City begin the defence of their Premier League trophy with a 5-0 victory over West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Manchester City begin the new Premier League campaign with a 5-0 victory over West Ham United on Saturday afternoon.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League fixture between West Ham United and Manchester City.
Build-up
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Mark Noble to miss Manchester City game with dead leg
Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is fit for the Hammers.Aug 9, 17:34
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How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League contest between West Ham United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at how the defending champions could line up in East London.Aug 8, 18:25
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener with West Ham United.Aug 5, 15:30
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