Joshua King is in past Timothy Castagne, but the defender recovers to concede a corner.

The initial delivery is half-cleared and then hammered away by Jonny Evans at the second attempt.

Watford again, though, and Emmanuel Dennis' deflected shot wins another corner.

Giving Triple H a run for his money...

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Stephen Warnock
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

It almost looks like a 4-4-1-1. It's an interesting tactic from David Moyes to go for the flat four in the midfield, but it does allow Pablo Fornals to break forward at pace and join in with Michail Antonio Said Benrahma.

When Crystal Palace came here, they bypassed the midfield, took on the midfield, and by going that they got in at City time and time again. West Ham definitely have the players to do that today.

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Ooh, Said Benrahma should do better as Michail Antonio slides the ball into the box and for a moment Benrahma appears to have a clear sight of goal but he gets the ball trapped under his feet and Manchester City clear.

Moments later, Kyle Walker thumps a strong effort that Lukasz Fabianski has to push behind.

The game is opening up.

Almost a shocker for City.

Jonny Evans and Kasper Schmeichel don't talk to each other and allow a ball to drop between them in the box. Joshua King gets a boot to it but not enough to steer it to goal.

Kyle Walker clips the ball in for Riyad Mahrez but Declan Rice is there to pinch the ball and clear. Rice is doing some good defensive work in these early stages and Manchester City are having to really work to try and create something.

Brentford continue to look for that early breakthrough. A cross from the right draws Jordan Pickford out for a punch that he doesn't get both fists on. Everton survive, though.

Save!

Jamie Vardy beats the offside trap this time, getting in behind for a first-time angled shot that Hornets keeper Daniel Bachmann palms wide.

James Maddison's corner is headed down by a City head but claimed by Bachmann.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport at the Etihad Stadium

Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan, Tomas Soucek, Declan Rice and Michael Dawson gone with no gloves, no skin and short sleeves combination at the Etihad Stadium.

Me? Six layers, two scarves and gloves.

There's a sprinkling of snow settled on the Etihad turf as Manchester City look to get forward from the outset.

There's a warning sign of West Ham's danger on the break, however, as Raheem Sterling loses possession and the visitors counter quickly but Manchester City's defence is in good shape to deal with the threat.

Michael Emons
BBC Sport at The King Power Stadium

After guiding Leicester to the title five years ago, Claudio Ranieri is back at the King Power Stadium and what a reception from the home fans.

"Ranieri, ohh, Ranieri ohh, he came from Italy, to manage the City," serenade the home fans as the Italian waves to all sides of the ground and then points to his heart, showing how much the club still means to him.

He may be in the opposition dug out, but his incredible achievement will never be forgotten by these fans.

Just before the players came out on the pitch, the video screens showed highlights of the title-winning season, with a huge roar following when it reached the bit where Ranieri and captain Wes Morgan lifted the Premier League trophy high above their heads.

An achievement like no other, and one we may never see again in the Premier League.

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For a moment, the Bees have space to attack but Seri Canos' cross is headed clear by the first Everton man. Poor ball.

The Foxes immediately look to assert their tempo on the game with a bit of ball retention at the back and into midfield.

Jamie Vardy is caught offside from their first attack.

We're a game down on what we thought we'd have, but still plenty of action to come. Three Premier League fixtures are all under way...

Right. Let's get ready to rumble...

Manchester City

Man City defender Kyle Walker on BBC Radio 5 Live:

"The first six months, [Joao Cancelo] won't mind me saying he found it difficult adapting to the Premier League, the tempo, the physicality, our training.

"But this season he's been a breath of fresh air. He's definitely kept me on my toes, he's made me a better player with the competition and things like that.

"It takes a lot for a fullback to go and play on the other side and he does that with ease."

Huge applause for Claudio Ranieri at the King Power. Made some dreams come true up there, that man.

Stephen Warnock
Former England defender on BBC Final Score

This is the type of game that suits Michail Antonio. You'll get Man City's fullbacks pushing forward and he'll exploit the channels.

He is arguably the most improved players in the Premier League in the past two seasons. I think he's been unbelievable. I'm delighted for him because he's such a lovely guy as well.

It's taken a manager who believes in him playing in that central role and he's just thrived in it.