Published 18:57 IST, February 7th 2020

Premier League Matchday 26 fixtures, preview as Man City look to bounce back

Manchester City are currently 22 points behind Premier League pacesetters Liverpool. City will have the opportunity to temporarily cut that gap this weekend.

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For first time in history of Premier League, fixtures of Matchday will be divided into two halves, courtesy of inaugural winter break. As per Premier League fixtures of first half, Manchester City will look to bounce back from ir 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur when y host West Ham United this weekend. Pep Guardiola's side are currently 22 points off pace set by league leaders Liverpool. However, a second-place finish will also be a huge financial boost for Manchester City. In or Premier League fixtures of weekend, Everton host Crystal Palace while likes of Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Watford and Brighton also feature. 

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Premier League fixtures: Manchester City vs West Ham United

re was a dark cloud hanging over future of David Moyes this week. West Ham United are currently 18th in Premier League and are winless in ir last five Premier League games. Despite making big-money signings in summer in form of Pablo Fornals and Sebastien Haller, West Ham United find mselves fighting relegation after just six wins in Premier League this term. struggling Hammers will make trip to blue half of Manchester this weekend. 

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Manchester City have endured a difficult season by ir own standards. A 22-point chasm exists between league leaders Liverpool and reigning Premier League champions. While Manchester City have seemingly admitted defeat in Premier League title race, Pep Guardiola's side will look to take some form as y step up ir preparations for Champions League game against Real Madrid later in month. Raheem Sterling will be missing from squad for game against West Ham after English international picked up a hamstring injury during defeat at Tottenham. Sterling w faces a race against time to be fit for Champions League game against Real Madrid as Manchester City aim for ir first European title under Pep Guardiola. Premier League live streaming for this game will be available on Hotstar, Jio TV and Star Sports Network. game is scheduled for kickoff on January 9, Sunday. 10:00 pm IST.

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18:57 IST, February 7th 2020