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Paul Merson has predicted Newcastle United to file a cushty 3-0 victory towards West Ham and turn into robust challengers for a Champions League spot.
Newcastle host the Hammers in tonight’s 8pm kick-off at St James’ Park, with us coming off the again of three wins on the bounce earlier than heading into the worldwide break. West Ham, nonetheless, have received simply two of their final 10 video games, leaving Julen Lopetegui beneath stress already and simply three factors above the relegation zone.
In his prediction for Sportskeeda, Merson believes that Newcastle ‘might run riot’ if we get off to a great begin and can be ‘shocked’ if the guests handle to get something out of the sport.
Merson stated: “Newcastle are beginning to choose up tempo now. They’ve received three in a row and sit only a level off third-place. I can see them profitable this recreation. If they begin this recreation nicely, they are going to run riot. West Ham bought completely rinsed by Nottingham Forest a few weeks again. I don’t even understand how they beat Manchester United!
“I fear for West Ham, however I nonetheless assume they are going to give Julen Lopetegui much more time. In the event that they weren’t going to again him, they’d have removed him after the draw with Everton earlier than the worldwide break.
If you’re relying on Lopetegui to show it round towards Newcastle right here and Arsenal subsequent, you’re delusional! I don’t assume he will likely be there long-term, however he nonetheless has time.
“West Ham have a conflict towards Leicester developing in two video games’ time, that’s a cup closing and if he doesn’t win, he received’t be within the job. I’d be shocked if West Ham get something out of this recreation. It has Newcastle written throughout it. I’m backing the hosts to slaughter West Ham and turn into a powerful candidate within the race for high 4.”
Merson’s prediction: Newcastle 3-0 West Ham
Newcastle followers will know that nothing is ever that easy, nevertheless it does really feel to be the proper circumstances for an enormous win beneath the lights to doubtlessly hearth us into the highest 4. Let’s hope Merson is true and we make it 4 wins on the spin!
