Monday Night Football returns after the international break as Newcastle host out-of-form West Ham.
With a hectic festive schedule on the horizon, this is almost a must-win fixture for both sides. Read on as we preview the big Premier League clash.
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Newcastle vs West Ham
Monday, November 25, 8.00pm
St James’ Park, Newcastle
Live on Sky Sports
Newcastle vs West Ham Preview
Home side Newcastle will hope to keep climbing the table after the break. With some big wins but also some frustrating losses in their last few matches, the Magpies will be eager to display a level of consistency. They currently sit eighth in the Premier League, one point off of third-placed Chelsea and five off Manchester City in second.
A key driving force for Newcastle is there dynamic forward line, which includes the exciting Anthony Gordon and top scorer Alexander Isak. Gordon netted his first goal for England last weekend and so confidence will be high. And it is crucial that Newcastle make the most of Swedish striker Isak while he is at St James’ Park, as rumours mount around a potential summer move.
The stakes are always high in the world’s best division, but this really is a critical time for Newcastle and manager Eddie Howe.
West Ham spent big in the summer, both on Julen Lopetegui and a host of stars to bolster their squad. However, neither the manager nor the new players have managed to settle and provide positive results.
It is now at the point where there are discussions on the future of Lopetegui at the club, with any game the Hammers lose looking like it could be the Spaniard’s last. West Ham’s most notable win of the season came against Manchester United, in what turned out to be the nail in the coffin for Erik Ten Hag.
But even then, the Hammers have a generous 92nd-minute penalty to credit for those three points. West Ham are vastly underperforming and big changes need to be made if they are to get their season back on track. A win at St James’ would be the perfect starting point…
Newcastle vs West Ham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
The Magpies are firm favourites for the win, with odds of 1.50 in comparison to West Ham’s 6.00 chances of completing an upset and earning three points.
Newcastle vs West Ham Betting Tips
Need for Swede
Isak has been Newcastle’s main goal threat this season, leading to his pursuit by a number of Europe’s top clubs. Newcastle to win and Isak to score is at 2.96.
Positive Goal Models
Both teams have been part of some high-scoring games this season. If you fancy them to continue this trend, the match to have over 3 goals is at 1.87.
Wind Beneath My Ings
Alternatively, if you are backing West Ham to hurt Newcastle, could this be the week that Danny Ings strikes again? If you fancy him to get on the scoresheet, his odds are 4.80.
Newcastle Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope, Livramento, Krafth, Schar, Hall, Willock, Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton, Isak, Gordon
Injuries/Doubts: Lascelles, Botman, Wilson, Trippier
Suspensions: Burn
West Ham Team News
Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson, Rodriguez, Summerville, Paqueta, Soucek, Bowen, Ings
Injuries/Doubts: Fullkrug
Suspensions: Kudus, Alvarez
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