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Stuart Brennan

The luxury of being able to relax for the second leg against Steaua in midweek should reap dividends for the clash with West Ham.

The Hammers ended City's winning streak of five wins - and five clean sheets - at the start of last season with a shock 2-1 win at the Etihad, and they are capable of another upset.

But after resting Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Raheem Sterling and Fernandinho on Wednesday night, Guardiola will have a refreshed team ready to rumble.

Bacary Sagna is set to miss out again, and Gundogan, Kompany and Sane were not going to be fit either, but the Blues have the firepower to pick up three points, even without them.

MY TEAM: Bravo, Zabaleta, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Fernandinho, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito, Aguero

PREDICTION: City 2 West Ham 1

James Robson

It's unlikely anyone forced their way into Pep Guardiola's plans after Wednesday night. The City manager gave opportunities to a host of fringe players, but it's hard to imagine Yaya Toure or Fabian Delph being handed a start against West Ham.

About the only player giving him food for thought right now is Aleks Kolarov.

He's been outstanding so far this season - and was again against Steaua when playing as centre back.

At this moment Kolarov looks like the most natural partner for John Stones in the heart of defence - particularly with Nicolas Otamendi still to convince.

The big question was whether Claudio Bravo would be thrown straight in - but he will have to wait until the derby to make his debut.

MY TEAM: Caballero; Sagna, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy, Fernandinho, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito; Aguero

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Alex Porter

With Claudio Bravo out of the equation, Willy Caballero looks set to get another start between the posts after the Joe Hart farewell tour on Wednesday.

The attack picks itself after recent results - Sergio Aguero remains the best in the business up top, and the attacking four behind him brimming with invention and confidence should give West Ham plenty to think about.

Questions remain in defence though. Bacary Sagna is back fit and should regain the right back slot, but Guardiola's comments about it being hard to find a centre back better than Aleks Kolarov remain unconvincing.

It's a close call over whether the Serbian is better than Otamendi however, but I'm giving the latter the nod - just.

MY TEAM: Caballero; Sagna, Stones, Otamendi, Clichy; Fernandinho; Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito; Aguero.

PREDICTION: City 3-1 West Ham

Rob Pollard

With Bravo not considered for this game, again, I'd play Hart because for me he's far superior to Caballero.

Stones is already the main man in City's back four and rightly so. He's been superb.

I'd go for Kolarov alongside him because, believe it or not, he is a safer option than Otamendi, with Sagna and Clichy either side.

Fernandinho will sit, with Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva and Nolito behind Aguero.



MY TEAM: Hart; Sagna, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy; Fernandinho; Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Nolito; Aguero

PREDICTION: City 2-1 West Ham

Simon Bajkowski

A few players missed the chance in midweek to make Pep Guardiola's selection decision more difficult for him, especially in midfield.

City may as well be at full strength heading into the international break as they look to keep the early momentum and their league performers have been bright.

Bacary Sagna is not worth risking after injury, especially given the resurgence of Pablo Zabaleta and impressive debut of Pablo Maffeo.

If we're back to playing the best goalkeeper available then Joe Hart should keep his place.

MY TEAM: Hart; Zabaleta, Stones, Kolarov, Clichy; Fernandinho; Silva, De Bruyne, Sterling, Nolito; Aguero

PREDICTION: City 2-1 West Ham