“But he has played in higher leagues”.
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City’s last win at Upton Park in the Premier League came in October 2013 when Aguero helped himself to two goals in a 3-1 triumph. Dimitri Payet, strangely muted last week against Newcastle, will be looking to rise to this grandstand occasion. Manuel Pellegrini’s side failed to score against Everton in their last league game, and there were concerns over the form of Sergio Aguero going into the game.
“I told Sam that I like young players, I told him that he can improve, I didn’t promise him anything, no guarantees – but he found out we were watching him for a long time and that we were serious about him and had big plans for him”.
“I spoke to the manager and he is one of the main reasons which attracted me to West Ham”, the Thurrock-born Byram told the Hammers’ official website.
Manchester City, as we all know, are filled with superstars all throughout the park. We know it won’t be easy because they are a good side with some very good players, many of whom are in a good moment.
Step forward West Ham supremo David Sullivan who hinted at the arrival of a megastar in the East End in the coming days.
City will be strengthened by the return of midfielder Fernandinho following injury and defender Eliaquim Mangala is also back in the squad.
Captain Vincent Kompany is still ruled out, though, with a long-standing calf problem. Silva, de Bruyne and Aguero will all remain in place, and Raheem Sterling – who played no part in the Palace victory – may replace Iheanacho; a swirling attacking line, making runs from deeper areas, is surely the way to disrupt what is certain to be a deep-lying, organised West Ham defence.
The Hammers are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League matches at the Boleyn Ground (W4 D4).
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Securing a double over City, however, will be a tricky challenge especially considering that the team thrashed Crystal Palace 4-0 on Saturday.
