Newcastle vs West Ham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs West Ham taking place? Newcastle vs West Ham will take place on Sunday 15th August, 2021 at 14:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs West Ham taking place? Newcastle vs West Ham will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs West Ham? Ticket information for Newcastle vs West Ham can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle vs West Ham on in the UK? Newcastle vs West Ham will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Newcastle vs West Ham in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Newcastle vs West Ham live via Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
- The appointment of Graeme Jones to the c coaching staff appears to be the catalyst and main reason for Newcastle staying up last season. Callum Wilson outlined that Jones offered a lot more tactically to the Magpies than Steve Bruce. Staying up is once again likely to be the main aim for Newcastle this season.
- A lack of activity will be cause for concern and frustration on Tyneside (just copy and paste that every summer, to be honest). Joe Willock looks like he should be a Newcastle player before this match after his excellent form last year but it remains to be seen as to whether he will be available for this match.
WEST HAM
- Without losing too many players, West Ham’s squad is already beginning to look a little bit thin. David Moyes performed very well in his job to get an already thin midfield in the top six last season but the loss of Jesse Lingard kin the attacking roles as well as the potential departures of Jarrod Bowen and Andriy Yarmolenko will leave the Hammers short - especially as they balance the league alongside Europa League football this season.
- A lack of depth is unlikely to be too much of an issue just yet but they will be fearful in a month or two if reinforcements aren’t brought in (just copy and paste that as well, every summer).
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Woodman; Clark, Lascelles, Fernandez; Murphy, Hendrick, Hayden, Shelvey Ritchie; Saint-Maximin, Wilson
UNAVAILABLE: Dubravka (Injured), Darlow (Fitness), Dummett (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Willock (Ineligible)
WEST HAM
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Fornals, Benrahma; Antonio
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: Ogbonna (Injured), Lanzini (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
There is a chance that West Ham could complete the signing of Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina whilst Newcastle might have Joe Willock wrapped up prior to the match as well. If that is the case then Willock would be likely to go straight into the Newcastle side whilst Milenkovic probably wouldn’t. These two have played out some entertaining matches in the last couple of seasons and met on the opening day last year with Newcastle going to the London Stadium and winning by two goals to nil. Both teams to score with a full crowd and an impetus on the home team, as well as West Ham’s attacking brilliance on the counter, seems the solid bet for this one.
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