West Ham v Manchester City: match preview

West Ham v Manchester City: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Photograph: x

The champions begin their title defence at a ground where they have prospered under Pep Guardiola. Manchester City have scored 17 goals in their last four visits to the London Stadium and will start as heavy favourites against West Ham after beating Liverpool in the Community Shield. However the news that Leroy Sané requires knee surgery is a blow and West Ham have forwards who can hurt City, with Sébastien Haller and Pablo Fornals expected to make their debuts. Jacob Steinberg

Saturday 12.30pm BT Sport 1

Venue London Stadium

Last season West Ham 0 Manchester City 4

Referee Mike Dean

Last season G29 Y129 R10 4.79 cards/game

Odds H 12-1 A 3-11 D 6-1

WEST HAM

Subs from Roberto, Martin, Ogbonna, Cardoso, Zabaleta, Reid, Johnson, Masuaku, Coventry, Sánchez, Snodgrass, Antonio, Ajeti, Hernandez, Yarmolenko, Holland

Doubtful Reid (match fitness)

Injured Noble (thigh, 17 Aug)

Suspended None

Discipline Y59 R1 (last season)

Leading scorer Arnautovic 10 (last season)

MANCHESTER CITY

Subs from Mahrez, Otamendi, Jesus, Stones, Angelino, Carson, Bravo, Cancelo, Porro, Foden, Gündogan

Doubtful None

Injured Mendy (knee, Sep), Sané (knee, Dec)

Suspended None

Discipline Y44 R1 (last season)

Leading scorer Agüero 21 (last season)