Manchester City face West Ham, knowing that a win would all but secure another Premier League title for the sky blues. But their backline will be a bit unusual. The Citizens were left sweating on defensive injuries again as Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho hobbled out of the victory at Wolves.Coach Pep Guardiola revealed concerns for club captain Fernandinho, who suffered a muscle problem ahead of Sunday’s penultimate Premier League game at West Ham.The goal that changed everything. pic.twitter.com/yYkKVYnHld— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 13, 2022 With Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker already sure to miss the end of the season, Pep will have to rely heavily on Nathan Ake and possibly midfielder Rodri to do a job in the heart of the defence.The match will be an emotional occasion for West Ham’s long-serving midfielder Mark Noble, who will probably appear for the last time in a game played in front of the Irons’ faithful.West Ham are winless in 12 league games against Manchester City since a 2-1 away victory in September 2015. After winning their first five games against West Ham at the London Stadium in all competitions – scoring 22 goals and conceding one, Manchester City are winless in their last two visits.For every game. For every goal. For every moment you gave your all for the shirt. Thank you, @Noble16Mark ❤️⚒#WHUMCI | #MN16 pic.twitter.com/uVYThZ47Sv— West Ham United (@WestHam) May 15, 2022 While the day will be charged with emotion as Noble prepares to retire, there is still plenty to play for David Moyes’ squad. The Hammers kick-off the penultimate weekend of the season seventh in the table, three points behind Manchester United in sixth, but with a far better goal difference and a game in hand on the Red Devils. A point would all but secure seventh, with Wolverhampton Wanderers five points behind the Irons, but with a far worse goal difference.West Ham honour their outgoing skipper by establishing the Mark Noble AwardThere is a lot to play for as both teams seek a happy end to the season – and there is also an emotional side to the game. All you can ask from a game of football on a Sunday evening!PREMIER LEAGUE – Round 37Sunday14.00: (1.38) Tottenham (5.00) Burnley (9.00)16.00: (2.14) Aston Villa (3.50) Crystal Palace (3.80)16.00: (2.75) Leeds (3.30) Brighton (2.60)16.00: (3.90) Watford (3.50) Leicester (1.99)16.00: (1.50) Wolverhampton (4.20) Norwich (7.50)16.00: (7.75) West Ham (5.00) Man.City (1.41)18.30: (2.09) Everton (3.40) Brentford (3.70)Monday22.00: (4.10) Newcastle (3.50) Arsenal (1.94)Tuesday21.45: (8.00) Southampton (5.10) Liverpool (1.42)***odds are subject to change
