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PEP Guardiola admits he is concerned about potential suspensions when leaders Manchester City face West Ham United looking to equal a Premier League record today.

Victory over West Ham would mark a 13th consecutive league victory for Guardiola’s team, equalling the record for the most straight wins in a single season, currently owned jointly by Chelsea last season and Arsenal in 2001-02.

That Arsenal team went on to win a 14th game at the beginning of the following campaign and, should they beat West Ham, City will have the chance to tie that record when they travel to Old Trafford to face title rivals Manchester United seven days later.

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David Moyes has endured a difficult start to life at West Ham and heads to City still looking for a first win in his fourth game since taking charge.

“I was hoping it would be a bit easier, to be honest,” he said.

“In football you just never know. It’s a big task and a big job, but it’s a good challenge and they have good players here.

“I think we’ll be OK. We have got a good team.”

The Hammers’ prospects of getting something from the game haven’t been helped by a lengthy injury list.

Jose Fonte, James Collins, Sam Byram, Andy Carroll and Javier Hernandez are all sidelined.

West Ham goalkeeper Joe Hart is ineligible to face parent club City, opening the door for Adrian to start. AFP