Westham's journey to the Europa League has been a difficult one, with four consecutive losses of only one goal, but the team has been caught up in the dilemma of not being able to keep up with the rest of the competition. Not only did the team miss the chance to compete for the top four, but they also missed out on the Europa League final and are currently in seventh place. Despite still having to fight for the next Europa League spot, the pressure is clearly off compared to before. As manager David Moyes said, even if the team can only participate in the UEFA Europa League, the operation of the transfer market will not be affected too much.
Against this backdrop, the focus of Westham's upcoming match against Manchester City has shifted to retiring 35-year-old captain McLubaugh. The player, who has been with the club since he joined at the age of 11, will bid farewell to the supporters at home for the last time. The spectacle will no doubt reinvigorate the entire team. (Now 621 live Sunday night at 9 p.m.)
Manchester City, who also suffered a four-way exit in Europe, went through a more grueling process, but quickly adjusted their form to beat Wolves and Newcastle with a strong attack to continue to lead the table and hold the initiative to win the title.
In the world of soccer, winning or not winning the title is affected by a variety of factors, but Manchester City has consistently performed at a high level this season, demonstrating with strength and poise that they are one of the top teams in Europe. They are looking forward to defending their Premier League title with a clean sheet in their remaining two matches.
In terms of individual form, Chivun Dibny has been impeccable, and Gabiljesis and Staanen are in dire need of proving their mettle after the arrival of Ainin Chalant. The whole team is motivated and in good shape. However, Westham's power at home should not be underestimated. It is naturally not easy for City to keep the winning momentum and win the game, and the number of goals will be a key.
