“Could also return” | Early Team News | West Ham vs Newcastle

West Ham host Newcastle later tonight with the opportunity to climb up to 13th place in the Premier League.

Although that statement may not sound overly exciting, the context of the win would see West Ham overtake Spurs, Manchester United and Everton in the table, thus making the game a rather big one for Graham Potter and his Hammers side.

Potter is expected to have many options at his disposal tonight, with our club insider ExWHUEmployee providing early team news ahead of the encounter tonight at the London Stadium.

“There have been no reported injuries since the last game as yet and there is a strong chance the club could go for the same team for the third game in a row too,” stated Ex.

“Lucas Paqueta is thought to be available following his swollen ankle and Vladimir Coufal is back from his hamstring strain. Niclas Fullkrug has been training all week too and is ahead of schedule there is a strong chance that he could also return to the bench!

“The game is said to come too soon for Summerville and Antonio but the later is said to be making remarkable progress following his car incident injury and could come into consideration relatively soon.”

Lewis Hall is out for the rest of the season for the visitors while Anthony Gordon is suspended. Its believed that Alexander Isak is available for selection following an injury concern.

Tonight’s match kicks off at 8pm and is being shown live on Sky Sports.