Hammers look to end wretched winless run

Both West Ham and Ipswich are desperate for a win this weekend as they face each other at the London Stadium.

They have just one victory between them in the Premier League this season so will be looking to end respective winless runs.

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West Ham Recent Form

West Ham’s solitary Premier League win came in the second fixture of the campaign when they won 2-0 away at Crystal Palace. In their remaining five games they have lost against Aston Villa, Man City and Chelsea and drawn with Fulham and Brentford.

In the League Cup, they were unceremoniously dumped out of the competition after a 5-1 loss away at Liverpool.

West Ham Injury News

Niclas Fullkrug hasn’t played since the last international break and although he is close to a return, this weekend will probably come too early.

Edson Alvarez is available for selection again after serving a suspension.

Last West Ham Lineup

Here’s how West Ham lined up against Brentford.

Ipswich Recent Form

Ipswich are yet to taste victory since being promoted and lost their first two games against Liverpool and Manchester City.

They are unbeaten in four games, though, having drawn with Fulham, Brighton, Southampton and Aston Villa.

Ipswich Injury News

Nathan Broadhead is yet to feature this season but is on the cusp of a return from a thigh problem.

Janoi Donacien is definitely out and Harry Clarke is a major doubt.

Last Ipswich Lineup

Here’s how Ipswich lined up against Aston Villa.

West Ham vs Ipswich – who is the referee and VAR?

Referee: Anthony Taylor

Assistants: Gary Beswick, Adam Nunn

Fourth official: Andrew Kitchen

VAR: Darren England

Assistant VAR: Scott Ledger

West Ham – Player To Watch

West Ham have struggled in front of goal this season, to the point where midfielder Tomas Soucek is their top scorer with two. He scored the vital equaliser in the last game versus Brentford.

Ipswich – Player To Watch

Liam Delap scored two in the last game versus Aston Villa and that’s the first time this season an Ipswich player has scored more than once…

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Author : [email protected] (Martin Macdonald)

Publish date : 2024-10-03 11:58:58

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