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Team News: Kevin De Bruyne to make first Manchester City start, West Ham make three changes

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will make his first start for the club in their fixture with West Ham United, who make three changes.

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will make his first start for the club in this evening's Premier League fixture with West Ham United.

The Belgian replaces Samir Nasri in the starting XI from the team that was defeated 2-1 by Juventus in the Champions League, after the Frenchman picked up a knock.

David Silva is a last-minute withdrawal from the team after picking up a knock pre-match. Jesus Navas has been named as the playmaker's replacement.

Captain Vincent Kompany is also absent through injury, as Nicolas Otamendi will make his first start for the club.

Sergio Aguero is named to start up front after recovering from a knee injury, as Wilfried Bony drops to the bench.

The visitors have made three changes to the team that started against Newcastle United last Monday, as goalkeeper Adrian returns from suspension to replace Darren Randolph.

Pedro Obiang replaces Cheikou Kouyate in midfield, while Carl Jenkinson returns for the injured Angelo Ogbonna.

Manchester City: Hart; Sagna, Otamendi, Mangala, Kolarov; Toure, Fernandinho; Navas, De Bruyne, Sterling; Aguero
Subs: Caballero, Maffeo, Demichellis, Fernando, Roberts, Bony, Iheanacho

West Ham United: Adrian; Jenkinson, Tomkins, Reid, Cresswell; Noble, Obiang; Payet, Lanzini, Moses; Sakho
Subs: Randolph, Collins, Oxford, Antonio, Carroll, Zarate, Jelavic

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Manchester City's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho (L) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Watford at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England on August 2
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