The Premier League Gameweek 28 ends Monday evening while West Ham faces Newcastle at London Stadium.
The Hammers were regulars of football Monday evening this season, the two games faced on Monday in November. Julen Lopetegui appreciated one of the rare high points of his mandate as West Ham in St James’ Park while Aaron Wan-Bissaka played in a 2-0 surprise victory for visitors.
It was a difficult campaign for the London East, but they headed for their next fight in the back of two consecutive victories. After upset Arsenal at the Emirates, West Ham took the 2-0 leicester step two Thursdays. Despite their recent increase, the Graham Potter team will start on Monday in 16.
Newcastle was the form team to finish 2024, but they endured more difficulties during the new year. The men of Eddie Howe lost three of their last four outings in the Premier League and were abandoned from the FA Cup by Brighton last weekend.
Their dive leaves them in eighth before the Carabao Cup final next Sunday.
Here is 90 minutes Guide to the last iteration of football on Monday evening.
West Ham’s head record against Newcastle (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
West Ham | Newcastle |
|---|---|
West Ham 2-0 Leicester – 02/27/25 | Newcastle 1-2 (AET) Brighton – 02/03/25 |
Arsenal 0-1 West Ham – 02/22/25 | Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle – 02/23/25 |
West Ham 0-1 Brentford – 15/02/25 | Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest – 02/23/25 |
Chelsea 2-1 West Ham – 03/02/25 | Man City 4-0 Newcastle – 02/15/25 |
Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – 02/26/25 | Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle – 08/02/25 |
Country | TV channel / live flow |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Go Uk, now, Sky Go Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD |
UNITED STATES | FUBOTV, NBCSPORTS.COM, NBC SPORTS AP, Universo Now, Telemundo Deportes in Vivo, USA Network, Universo |
Canada | Fubotv Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
A long ban is looming for Lucas Paqueta in the midst of accusations of fixing the spots, but the Brazilian could be involved Monday evening after having recovered from an ankle injury which prevented him victories on Arsenal and Leicester.
The Hammers are still without long -term absent Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug, but Vladimir Coufal should return to Potter’s Squad.
The manager will probably stick to 3-5-2 which led to the recent success of West Ham.
West Ham predicted the alignment against Newcastle (3-5-2): Areola; Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen.
Visitors have several missing notable names, including the suspended Anthony Gordon after being expelled during the defeat of the FA Cup last week against Brighton.
Newcastle lost Lewis Hall for the season and Sven Botman for the long-haul. The latter recently underwent knee surgery. Jamaal Lascelles is also out of action.
Howe hopes that Kieran Trippier has shook her minor back problem to play in the absence of a hall, and the manager also said that the main sniper Alexander Isak was in good shape after suffering from fatigue in recent weeks.
Newcastle predicts programming against West Ham (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Jelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
West Ham is well rested and in a decent form in the match on Monday. Potter seems to have come across an optimal formula to maximize his team in the absence of a new number, and the return of package here, even if it does not start, is a big boost.
Newcastle has notable absences, but the availability of Isak is a big plus. The Magpies showed signs of exhaustion during recent outings after Howe has not shot little during their excellent form of form in December and January.
They can suffer in eastern London, but perhaps a moment of their main sniper will be enough to win a point.
