Manchester City host West Ham in a Super Sunday clash they'll be desperate to win after back-to-back defeats have seen their Champions League status come under serious pressure.

Manuel Pellegrini's side were beaten at Crystal Palace before their 4-2 thumping at the hands of Manchester United last weekend. 

It hasn't been too long since City were considered the only side capable of challenging Chelsea for the Premier League title, but they are now sitting precariously in fourth, looking over their shoulder at Liverpool just four points behind.

West Ham beat City 2-1 at Upton Park in October, a result that took them to fourth, but a rapid decline in the second half of the season - winning just one of their last 10 games - has seen them drop into mid-table obscurity. 

Team news

Captain Vincent Kompany and striker Wilfried Bony are among Manchester City's injury problems.

Defender Kompany (groin) could miss the rest of the season while Bony (ankle/knee) faces at least another week on the sidelines.

Midfielder James Milner (knee), defender Gael Clichy (groin) and striker Stevan Jovetic are also ruled out this weekend.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce will be without striker Diafra Sakho because of a thigh strain, but Enner Valencia is available after a minor foot problem picked up on his return from injury against Stoke last weekend.

Defender James Tomkins (shoulder) and striker Andy Carroll (knee) remain sidelined.

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Stats

Man City have lost two league matches in April this season already – they have not lost three PL games in a single month since November 2008.

West Ham defeated Man City 2-1 in the Premier League earlier this season – they have never won both games against them in a single PL campaign.

Man City have outrun their opponents only six times in the Premier League this season, fewer than any other side.

If the season had started on Boxing Day then Man City would be ninth, 17 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Merson's prediction

Manchester City have to win. They cannot afford another slip up. It’s a cup final for Manuel Pellegrini and his side. It’s all gone pear shaped for the champions but they have to turn it around here. And I think they will.

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West Ham are the perfect opposition at the moment. Sam Allardyce’s men are on a bad run themselves, having just won one of their last 11 matches. However, they are in no danger of relegation and will not trouble the European places, so if City cannot pick up three points here there will be serious questions to answer for Pellegrini and his squad.

PAUL PREDICTS: 2-0 (16-1 with Sky Bet)

Betting

Manchester City are odds-on with Sky Bet to end their two-match losing run with victory over 11/1 shots West Ham on Super Sunday. But after successive defeats to Manchester United and Crystal Palace pressure is mounting on Manuel Pellegrini who is now 8/11 to be the next Premier League manager to leave and 1/6 not to be at the Etihad at the start of next season.

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Despite their dip in form City remain huge favourites to secure a top four finish. West Ham won the corresponding fixture 2-1, a 28/1 shot this time and are 5/2 to win or draw in the double chance market. Diafra Sakho, who scored the winner at Upton Park, is 7/2 to net in 90 minutes, while City's Sergio Aguero is as short as 4/6 to net in a home win for Pellegrini's men.

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