"Expecting a much closer game". Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for West Ham vs Manchester City

  Manchester City are preparing to face West Ham in an away Premier League game on Saturday, October 24. The Cityzens celebrated a 1-0 win over Arsenal last weekend, while West Ham played a 3-3 draw away with Tottenham. Ahead of the game, BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction. "Manchester City have an amazing record at London Stadium - they have won every time they've played there and, in sequence, the scorelines have been 5-0, 4-0, 4-1, 4-0 and 5-0. "I think it will be a different story this time though. I am expecting a much closer game. "West Ham come into the game on the back of their brilliant late comeback to draw with Tottenham, and there seems to be a good vibe around the club at the moment. "City have got a lot of injuries to contend with - Fernandinho is their latest player to be sidelined - and so far this season, they are not looking as slick as usual going forward." Lawrenson's score prediction: 1-1 source - BBC Join us on Telegram

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