Having kicked off 2014 in impressive style, second-placed Manchester City will welcome relegation candidates West Ham United to the Etihad Stadium tonight in the Capital One Cup, and are looking to add more woes to Sam Allardyce's team.

Roma are looking to bounce back following their 3-0 mauling at the hands of Juventus when they clash against Sampdoria tomorrow in a Coppa Italia clash. Sampdoria are also coming off a 2-0 defeat to Napoli and will look to upset the home side when they travel to the Stadio Olimpico.

In another Coppa Italia clash, Udinese are up against Inter Milan in what should be an interesting match following their 3-1 defeat to Verona at home. Walter Mazzari's team have not had the best of starts in this season's Serie A campaign and find themselves in sixth position in the Italian Serie A table standings. This Coppa Italia clash might just offer the perfect opportunity for the San Siro side to get back into gear.

If you are a betting person, here are tips ahead of the fixtures brought to you by Soccer 6 and SuperSport United defender, Roscoe Pietersen.

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MANCHESTER CITY V WEST HAM UNITED

League position: City 2nd and United 19th

Useful facts: City have recorded five wins in a row and are really beginning to show their true world class potential. They are also virtually unstoppable at the City of Manchester Stadium. Struggling West Ham will have to say their prayers and hope for an out-of-body experience to get anything from this game.

Roscoe Pietersen: Win for City for sure.

ROMA V SAMPDORIA

League position: Roma 2nd and Sampdoria 14th

Useful facts: Roma are in very good form in Italy and are generally a very difficult side to overcome when they play at home. A slightly suspect Sampdoria ought to be underdogs in this Coppa Italia clash at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roscoe Pietersen: Roma are in very good form. Win for Roma.  

UDINESE V INTER MILAN

League position: Udinese 13th and Inter 6th

Useful facts: Udinese are generally a tough side to break down at home, meaning they should feel some measure of confidence when they prepare for the visit of Italian giants Inter. However, Inter aren’t exactly flying in Italy and are 18 points behind the leaders Juventus in Serie A. This could be a very evenly contested Coppa Italia affair.

Roscoe Pietersen: Ja, Inter are struggling. I’ll say a draw.