West Ham vs. Man City: Predicted Line-up for Premier League return

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 22: Ilkay Gundogan of Manchester City celebrates scoring the third and winning goal with Phil Foden during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) /

So, this could be a bit of a wildcard – and perhaps Mahrez is the likely candidate. However, one of the best games I have seen Foden play is on the left wing against Liverpool – you know!

Little Phillipe is incredibly gifted and creative which is what our striker will need against a solid West Ham set up. Adding the hints from Pep at a dangerous Foden-Haaland relationship.

Foden played a unique role last season as a false 9, despite this not being his natural position, he did the business: scoring nine goals and assisting five and creating 11 clear chances.

Perhaps is more hope than a prediction that we will see Foden and Grealish either side of a striker, but I think it could be extremely exciting and scary for the Hammers.