West Ham vs Newcastle - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
- West Ham and Newcastle both in buoyant mood after midweek wins in Europe
- The Hammers saw off Freiburg in Europa League to go record 17 unbeaten
- Eddie Howe's Magpies trounced PSG 4-1 in thrilling Champions League clash at St James' Park
Two in-form teams lock horns on Sunday afternoon when West Ham United host Newcastle United at London Stadium.
West Ham set a new record for English sides competing in European competition on Thursday, beating Freiburg 2-1 to extend their unbeaten streak to 17 games. Lucas Paqueta and Nayef Aguerd were the goalscorers, with the result continuing the momentum of last week's win over Sheffield United in the Premier League.
Newcastle are also in a purple patch and ripped Paris Saint-Germain apart in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Tyneside was rocking as Eddie Howe's players emerged 4-1 winners - a result many consider to be one of the greatest in the club's history.
With just a few days rest, the pair, who sit seventh and eight in the table, now do battle looking to keep within touching distance of the top four.
Here's 90min's preview of the game.
What time does West Ham vs Newcastle kick-off?
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: London Stadium
- Date: 8 October 2023
- Kick-off Time: 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: Andy Madley
West Ham vs Newcastle H2H record (last five games)
- West Ham wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Newcastle wins: 2
- Last meeting: West Ham 1-5 Newcastle (Premier League) - 5 April 2023
Current form (all competitions)
- West Ham: WLWWW
- Newcastle: DWWWW
How to watch West Ham vs Newcastle on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel / Broadcaster |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League, Ultra HDR |
United States | USA Network, Universo, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
West Ham team news
West Ham were sweating on the fitness of Michail Antonio but the forward has recovered in time to be named in David Moyes' starting XI.
It's as expected elsewhere with Jarrod Bowen, James Ward-Prowse and Lucas Paqueta providing support in attack in front of Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez.
West Ham confirmed lineup vs Newcastle
West Ham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Areola; Coufal, Zouma, Aguerd, Emerson; Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Ward-Prowse, Paqueta; Antonio.
Newcastle team news
Newcastle are without the suspended Anthony Gordon after he picked up a fifth booking of the season in last weekend's 2-0 win over Burnley.
Sven Botman again misses out with a knee injury, leaving Jamaal Lascelles, who has impressed since coming back into the side, to slot in alongside Fabian Schar in central defence.
Joe Willock, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes are also injured but Callum Wilson has recovered from a hamstring problem to sit on the bench with the hope of maintaining his impressive scoring record in this fixture.
Newcastle confirmed lineup vs West Ham
Newcastle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali; Almiron, Isak, Anderson.
West Ham vs Newcastle score prediction
With both clubs prospering in Europe and doing well in the Premier League also, Sunday's fixture looks finely balanced between two sides with completely contrasting styles of play.
West Ham tend to sit back and absorb pressure, hitting teams on the counter, but they have shown how good they can be when pressing high up the pitch to win back possession. In Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus, they have potential match-winning quality, which is supplemented by the quality of James Ward-Prowse.
Newcastle are electrifying to watch at times, and they tore Paris Saint-Germain apart in midweek in front of a partisan crowd at St James' Park. Injuries are an issue for Eddie Howe's side, but they still possess plenty of quality and should dominate possession.
With Alexander Isak firing up top, it may come down to who is more clinical in front of goal - something Newcastle have proven to be of late after scoring eight against Sheffield United away from home.
Prediction: West Ham 1-2 Newcastle
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