Match context
West Ham host Manchester City at London Stadium, London, on 14 March 2026 (Premier League, Regular Season – Round 30). West Ham come in 18th with 28 points and a -19 goal difference, fighting relegation. City sit 2nd on 60 points with a +32 goal difference, chasing the title.
West Ham availability
West Ham have one confirmed absentee: goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański is ruled out with a back injury. Otherwise the squad looks largely intact. Key attacker Jarrod Bowen is fit and available, bringing 8 goals and 5 assists from 29 league appearances. He will shoulder much of the Hammers’ attacking threat as they try to improve a home record of just 3 wins from 14 league games at London Stadium.
Manchester City availability
Manchester City have three players sidelined. Defender Joško Gvardiol is out with a broken leg, while midfielder Mateo Kovačić (heel injury) and versatile defender Rico Lewis (ankle injury) are also ruled out. Crucially, their main attacking stars are available: Erling Haaland travels with 22 goals and 7 assists in the league, while creative midfielder Rayan Cherki has added 3 goals and 8 assists.
Impact summary
West Ham’s only absentee is a veteran backup goalkeeper, so their attacking output (Bowen’s 8 goals, 5 assists) remains fully available. City lose depth and build-up quality with Gvardiol, Kovačić and Lewis out, but retain virtually all of their goal threat, led by Haaland’s 22 goals and Cherki’s 8 assists.
