Pep Guardiola revealed before the game that he had decided to stick with goalkeeper Willy Caballero and his front three of Sterling, Sane and Jesus - all of whom started Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. This worked in sensational fashion.
A City side that was without the likes of Sergio Aguero and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo led when Kevin de Bruyne played a one-two with Jesus before stroking home.
Four minutes later, city doubled their lead when the impressive Leroy Sane beat two defenders and his deflected cross was tapped home by David Silva.
And the game was as good as won before half-time when Raheem Sterling squared the ball to Jesus to tap home.
Yaya Toure added a fourth after the break from the penalty spot when Hammers debutant Jose Fonte brought down Sterling.
In goal, Caballero kept his third clean sheet of 2017, having only played three matches, in contrast to the benched Bravo, who had conceded the last six shots on target he had faced.
West Ham have now conceded 12 goals to City this season, including nine in 2017 - all at London Stadium.
City are now only behind fourth-placed Liverpool on goal difference, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea.
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