Attention turns to the Premier League as Manchester City host West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in a crucial clash from Matchday 17 of the 2025–26 season. City aim to extend their winning streak after a dominant victory over Crystal Palace, while West Ham look to bounce back from a narrow defeat against Aston Villa.
Match Preview
Manchester City head into this fixture on the back of a 3–0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Pep Guardiola’s side have displayed strong attacking rhythm, with their front line firing on all cylinders and the midfield providing creative control. City will look to dominate possession and exploit West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities.
West Ham United, however, arrive in Manchester after a 3–2 loss to Aston Villa, a result that highlighted defensive issues and inconsistency. The Hammers are expected to adopt a more compact defensive shape, aiming to frustrate City and rely on quick counter-attacks or set-piece opportunities.
This matchup pits a confident home side against a guest team under pressure, making it one of the key fixtures of the Premier League weekend.
What TV Channel is Manchester City vs West Ham On?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting from 12:30 PM.
Fans can add Sky Sports to any Sky TV package for £22 per month (covering all nine sports channels) or choose the full Sky Sports + Netflix package for £35 per month.
The Sky Sports+ service will feature over 1,000 EFL matches this season and is included with Sky Sports subscriptions.
Where can I watch Manchester City vs West Ham Online
Sky Sports customers can stream the match via the Sky Go app, available on most smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Alternatively, you can watch via NOW with a Day Membership (£14.99) or a Month Membership (£34.99).
NOW is accessible on computers, smart TVs, consoles, and mobile devices, and is also available through TNT Sports.
How to Listen to west Ham vs Manchester City on Radio
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, available on DAB radio, most TV packages, and online via the BBC website or the BBC Sounds app.
