Newcastle vs West Ham Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs West Ham on and what time does it start? Newcastle vs West Ham will take place on Saturday 4th February, 2023 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs West Ham taking place? Newcastle vs West Ham will take place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs West Ham? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
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
- Newcastle United come into this on the back of a 2-1 win at home to Southampton in the second-leg of the EFL Cup to reach their first cup final this century. Eddie Howe’s Magpies are flying high in the Premier League, too, and completed the signing of Anthony Gordon for a fee of around £40 million last weekend.
- Key midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed out through suspension and Alexander Isak is doubt with concussion but Gordon is available following his move from Everton.
WEST HAM
- David Moyes remains under pressure but The Hammers come into this on the back of back-to-back 2-0 victories. Those wins have, though, come against League One Derby County in the fourth round of the FA Cup and a win against fellow strugglers Everton a couple of weeks ago. They are still in a precarious position in the table.
- It is touch and go as to whether Danny Ings recovers in time from the knee injury sustained on his Hammers debut, while Kurt Zouma, Maxwel Cornet and Gianluca Scamacca will definitely miss out.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; S. Longstaff, Joelinton, Willock; Almiron, Wilson, Saint-Maximin
UNAVAILABLE: Krafth (Injured), Manquillo (Injured), Targett (Injured), Guimaraes (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE: Isak (Concussion)
WEST HAM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Fabianski; Kehrer, Ogbonna, Aguerd; Coufal, Paqueta, Rice, Cresswell; Bowen, Benrahma; Antonio
UNAVAILABLE: Zouma (Injured), Cornet (Injured), Scamacca (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ings (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle United’s Nick Pope could become the first player to keep seven successive clean sheets in the Premier League with the hosts’ defensive record being absolutely remarkable throughout the campaign, across all competitions. In 20 matches so far this season, they have conceded just 11 goals and they have conceded just five goals in their last 15 matches. The home team now face a West Ham United side that have, via both manager David Moyes and captain Declan Rice, discussed the idea that they have strayed from their previously hard-working and dogmatic style of football to try and evolve. Given that, as well as Newcastle’s defensive record, this is unlikely to be a high-scoring encounter but Newcastle are favourites, especially at St. James’ Park.
TIP: NEWCASTLE TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
