Manchester City need just one point to win the Premier League, when they entertain West Ham this weekend following their 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa on Wednesday night. City managed to score four times in just 26 minutes to increase their advantage over Liverpool for the Premier League title. City currently have 83 points, just two points more than Liverpool who occupy second place, but have a far superior goal difference.
Edin Dzeko once again demonstrated his prowess in front of goal with a brace inside of 12 minutes. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows that he has scored 16 Premier League goals in 30 appearances this season with 38 shots on target. He is 8/13 to score at any time with 888sport.com
Yaya Touré scored his 20th of the season against Villa on Wednesday, making him the highest scoring midfielder in the Premier League this season. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows that he has had 27 shots on target from a possible 49 attempts.
Pablo Zabaleta will take no chances in defence when City welcome West Ham this weekend. The Argentinian has won an impressive 115 tackles from a possible 153 attempts in 34 appearances.
West Ham will travel to the Etihad full of confidence following their 2-0 defeat of Tottenham Hotspur last weekend. The Hammers, who are currently in 12th place with 40 points, are safe from relegation and will feel they have nothing to lose when they face the title favourites. Sam Allardyce will be hoping that his side can finish on a high after falling out of favour with the fans.
Stewart Downing secured the win for West Ham last weekend from a free-kick which got the better of both the Spurs’ defensive wall and number one Hugo Lloris. The EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows that the 29-year-old made four attacking contributions (shots on target, assists, dribbles and crosses) last weekend, bringing his season total to 97 in 31 appearances.
Sam Allardyce once again tipped Andy Carroll for a place in the England squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Carroll, who has been injury plagued, has scored two times this season in 14 Premier League appearances with a shot accuracy of 33%. His aerial prowess was key in his sides win away to Spurs and will certainly count in his favour when Roy Hodgson names his squad. The former Liverpool man is 2/11 to score at anytime with 888sport.com
Mark Noble will be fundamental in this weeks clash with the title favourites. The Englishman has been influential at both ends of the pitch this season for West Ham, the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index shows that he has three goals and six assists to his name so far this season and has won 107 from a possible 161 tackles.
