Frank McAvennie predicts West Ham v Manchester City League Cup clash
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Frank McAvennie is desperate to see West Ham field a first-choice starting XI when they take on Manchester City in the League Cup tonight.
The Irons play host to the Premier League champions at the London Stadium with a place in the quarter-finals the reward for the victors.
David Moyes’ side beat Manchester United in the previous round and they must now navigate a way through Pep Guardiola’s star-studded outfit.
Ex-Irons star McAvennie believes his old club stand a great chance of progression if they name a strong side on Wednesday night, but he fears Moyes may opt to make a raft of changes.
“It depends what sides get put out, whether they’re going to put out a weakened side,” McAvennie told West Ham Zone. “I don’t know if Manchester City have a weakened side!
“I’m a great believer in going for it. [But] I don’t see the Irons putting out a strong, strong team. I would go for a home win but it depends on the teams, it really depends on the teams. Without knowing the teams I don’t know.
“Manchester City have a bigger and better squad, so I would have to think they’re favourites. But I would love to see West Ham go on a cup run. The fans deserve it.
“If David puts out his first team, then I think they’ll win it, I think they’ll beat Manchester City.”
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