West Ham United are set to face Newcastle United at the London Stadium in a Premier League clash today. The match is particularly crucial for West Ham, who are currently struggling near the bottom of the table. Newcastle, on the other hand, is aiming to improve their inconsistent league form.
West Ham enters the game in 19th place in the Premier League, with a record of one win, one draw, and seven losses after nine matches. Their most recent match saw them lose 2-1 away from home. Newcastle is currently 13th in the league, with three wins, three draws, and three losses. In their previous Premier League game, Newcastle secured a 2-1 victory against Fulham at home and advanced to the next round of the EFL Cup after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0.
Nuno Espirito Santo is still searching for his first win as West Ham manager, as his team risks suffering their fourth consecutive defeat in the top flight. Captain Jarrod Bowen stated the urgency of the situation, acknowledging the team is "in trouble" and needs to improve. A win today would mark the end of their worst start to a Premier League season after nine matches since 2006-07.
Newcastle's league form has been inconsistent despite their success in other competitions. They are winless in their last seven Premier League away matches, failing to score in four of those games. A win today would end their poor run on the road.
Confirmed Lineups:
The confirmed lineups for both teams have been announced. Eddie Howe, Newcastle United's boss, has made six changes to his side for the game against West Ham.
- West Ham United: Alphonse Areola; Malick Diouf, Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka; Mateus Fernandes, Tomas Soucek, Lucas Paquetá; Crysencio Summerville, Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen.
- Newcastle United: Nick Pope; Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Kieran Trippier; Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes; Anthony Gordon, Nick Woltemade, Jacob Murphy.
Where to Watch:
The match is available on various TV channels and streaming services:
- United States: Telemundo Network, USA Network, NBC Sports, fuboTV
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, Sky Go app, Sky Sports+ app, NOW
The game kicks off at 2 p.m. local time in London, England.
