Nicolas Otamendi joined Manchester City from Valencia during the transfer window. (Getty)
Manchester City found out that success in the Champions League can’t be paid for as Juventus came to the Etihad Stadium and handed the Sky Blues their first defeat of the season on Tuesday.
Manuel Pellegrini’s men will look to bounce back when West Ham visit Manchester in a potentially exciting Premier League matchup on Saturday. Both teams have scored 11 goals in five matches, the best total in the division.
Man City already have a leg up on their title rivals behind their perfect domestic start. They own a five-point edge on Manchester United and Arsenal, and an 11-point margin over champions Chelsea.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Who:
What:
English Premier League, Round 6
When:
Saturday, Sept. 19
Where:
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Time:
12:45 p.m. EST/17:45 GMT
Channel:
NBCSN/NBC Universo (US)/Sky Sports 1; For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
Manchester City 1/4, West Ham 10/1, Draw 5/1
Over/Under: 2.5 goals (over 2/5, under 7/4)
First Goalscorer: Manchester City: Sergio Aguero (11/4), Wilfried Bony (10/3); West Ham: Andy Carroll/Nikica Jelavic/Diafra Sakho (12/1)
0-0 Draw: 22/1
Both Teams to Score: Yes 4/6, No 11/10
Heavy’s Pick
Manchester City had their clean sheet streak start to the season shattered by Juventus and will look to extend the EPL run against the Hammers. West Ham is a serious threat who have already destroyed Arsenal and Liverpool. Expect goals and an exciting match.
3-2 Manchester City
Stats You Need to Know
Kevin de Bruyne became the sixth highest transfer fee ever. (Getty)
Scouting Manchester City
Record: 5-0-0, 1st (15 points)
Coach: Manuel Pellegrini, 3rd season
Goals Scored: 11
Coals Conceded: 0
Scouting West Ham
Record: 3-2-0, 5th (9 points)
Coach: Slaven Bilic, 1st season
Goals Scored: 11
Coals Conceded: 6