How to watch Manchester City vs West Ham live stream in Australia

Manchester City closes out the opening weekend action as they welcome West Ham United to Etihad Stadium. As Premier League champions, the expectation will be to get off to a winning start, regardless of the opposition. We’ll get you in the know as to how to watch the game here in Australia.

Premier League preview: Manchester City vs West Ham

Manchester City under Pep Guardiola is for what some people consider: ‘total football’. Pep has little time for media obligations and will casually rotate his squad despite form or what fans expect. While critics complain, four Premier League titles in five seasons debunked any doubters.

David Moyes is a lot more pragmatic with his West Ham outfit. The Scotsman largely stuck to a 4-2-3-1 system which allowed his best players like Declan Rice and Michail Antonio were able to recycle and get the ball forward. His appointment has coincided with the club becoming a European spot challenger, last year having it made it to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals.

Manchester City: Continual Improvement

Pep’s dynasty of success is built on never staying still. The Spanish manager has re-invented his philosophy on football enough times that the opposition seldom knows how to react. There was a season or two when Sergio Aguero was slowly axed from the team, Pep reacted by deploying a ‘no-striker’ formation, however with the arrival of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, it looks like he will again change his outlook on how to best manage a football team.

West Ham: Is Moyes Sustainable?

There’s no doubt that David Moyes got West Ham out of trouble when he was appointed for the second time at the club. Since then he’s dramatically changed the outlook and expectations for the club. This meteoric rise however comes at a cost if he fails to improve. The fact the club went from 16th to 6th in the Premier League, has sharpened his objectives and minimised his margin for error.

History of Manchester City vs West Ham

Despite Man City enjoying a lot more success in the league this fixture is usually well contested with both sides laying claim to victories. One of the most exciting encounters of recent years was the League Cup matchup, in which West Ham won on penalties.

The last league meeting ended 2-2 as Jarrod Bowen scored twice for West Ham, however, Riyad Mahrez was unable to convert from penalty spot in the dying embers of the game, which ensured the spoils were shared at London Stadium.

What time is the Manchester City vs West Ham game?

The game is set to kick off at 4:30 pm from the Etihad Stadium at the local time (Sunday 7th August). Over here in AEST, that means it’s a fairly late kick-off on Monday morning at 01:30 am.

Which live streaming services will show Manchester City vs West Ham?

Optus Sport holds the rights to broadcast the Premier League here in Australia until at least 2028, so therefore if you want to watch this fixture and all the other action from the division you’ll have to do business with Optus.

Manchester City vs West Ham live – how to watch online

Optus Sport is currently priced at $199 for the annual pass, or $24.99 per month. At present, there are no free trials for this product, so you’re going to have to open up your wallet if you want to access it.

However, if you are already with Optus for other services i.e. for your broadband or mobile phone then there’s a good chance that you could save some dosh on Optus Sport. This is because Optus is very keen to retain customers and combine services.

If you’re in the market for a new internet service provider or mobile phone, taking one out with Optus in most cases will give you a discounted opportunity to watch Manchester City in the Premier League.

Watch EPL replays

Cheering on the likes of Manchester City, West Ham, and even all the other teams, is great, there’s no league to rival it for competition and atmosphere. However, it can be tiring with the vast majority of games taking place pretty deep into the night here on this side of the globe.

Watching Premier League replays on-demand after the live broadcast is a much more convenient way to get your fix of top-flight football. It’s therefore a very appealing feature of the Optus Sports product that you can watch games after their initial broadcast on-demand. If you’re stuck on the time they also offer nifty highlights packages if you can’t commit to a full 90-minute showing.

Kayo Sports currently has a 14-day free trial so that you can check out EPL replays, Bundesliga, and Serie A on BeIN instantly.

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Key Players

Manchester City key players

Manchester City has almost an embarrassing amount of riches, that even their second and third-choice teams would rival most other starting elevens in the Premier League. The speculation however is rightly cast upon the high-profile signing, Erling Haaland. The Norwegian international has been prolific at every juncture of his career and now at Manchester City will be among the most elite soccer players on the planet.

After his first season, the £100M man, Jack Grealish should be in fine form especially as his link-up play with Kevin de Bruyne will only have improved over time. 

West Ham key players

Jarrod Bowen has quickly established himself as a major player in West Ham’s ascendency having joined the club from Hull City. The English winger scored 18 goals across all competitions, as he became a pivotal cog in the process.

At the other end of the pitch, despite his advancing years, Angelo Ogbonna proved to be more than a handful for all those who tried his purge his back-line. The Italian center-back also cropped up with an inordinate amount of goals for a defender, as he typically used his towering height to win aerial battles.

Other football to watch after the EPL

After this exciting match from the Etihad, there’s plenty more to get stuck into with many more games from the competition all season long. In addition, Optus Sport has the broadcast rights for the UEFA Women’s European Championship happening now in England, the J-League action, and the Women’s Super League.

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