Manchester City take on West Ham United this weekend and will need to get back to winning ways after a dismal recent run of form in the Premier League. Here’s an XI Manuel Pellegrini could select to down the Hammers as they visit the Etihad Stadium…
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GK: Joe Hart
First choice in goal for City, Joe Hart is one of few players to emerge with credit this season, and must start this game for the club.
DR: Pablo Zabaleta
Another consistent performer City can rely on, Pablo Zabaleta must start at right-back for the visit of West Ham.
DL: Gael Clichy
Possibly still ahead of Aleksandar Kolarov in the pecking order, Gael Clichy seems likely to start in this game.
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DC: Martin Demichelis
With Vincent Kompany out injured, Martin Demichelis is sure to start in defence for this game.
DC: Eliaquim Mangala
Despite a disappointing first season for City this year, Eliaquim Mangala is surely in line for a start against West Ham due to the absence of Kompany.
MC: Fernando
Still feeling his way into English football, Fernando should start in midfield and will be looking to improve his individual form.
MC: Yaya Toure
Still a key player for City despite a disappointing season, Yaya Toure can make the difference for Pellegrini’s side as they look to get back to winning ways.
MR: James Milner
A reliable performer this season, James Milner looks like he deserves a start for City ahead of under-performing Spanish winger Jesus Navas.
ML: David Silva
A creative force for this City side, David Silva should keep his usual free role spot on the left-hand side of City’s midfield.
FC: Sergio Aguero
Back on the scoresheet in the defeat to Manchester United last week, Sergio Aguero must start for City as he looks to continue his hunt for the Golden Boot.
FC: Wilfried Bony
City’s January signing from Swansea City, Wilfried Bony will need to make an impression this weekend after a slow start to life at the Etihad.
