West Ham United (4-1-3) were not predicted by many to be sitting in the top four heading into the ninth matchday, but nonetheless Sam Allardyce's men have outperformed expectations to this point and will look for more of the same as they host the defending Champions.
Andy Carroll remains a long term absentee while Cheikhou Kouyate also is out for the match while Mauro Zarate, James Tomkins and Guy Demel are doubts.
Manchester City (5-2-1) are fresh off a disappointing draw in the UEFA Champions League that sees their European ambitions stifled once again. West Ham are expected to be more of a battle than many have thought for the Champions but City are still favored.
Samir Nasri and Frank Lampard are both out from injury while the rest of the side is fit and firing.
Projected Lineups
West Ham United XI: Adrian: Jenkinson, Tomkins, Reid, Cresswell; Noble, Song, Amalfitano; Downing; Valencia, Sakho.
Manchester City XI: Hart: Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy; Navas, Toure, Fernandinho, Silva; Dzeko, Aguero.
