Match Previews

country flag Premier League Round 8
West Ham United vs. Fulham
Sat 07 November 2020 20:00
Referee
Robert Jones
Weather at KO
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Travel Info
1/2 hour coach
Distance
22 KM (Distance Matrix)
Venue
No Fans

West Ham United

Last updated: Sun 08 November 2020 12:30
In Brief

Despite positive displays without win in last 3 (D2 L1). Top scorer Antonio remains out. Noble major doubt, but Cresswell should be fit.

Looking Back

Hammers pushed Liverpool at Anfield all the way, but in the end this wasn’t enough and despite positive display 1:2 defeat suffered.

Story had been similar in last 3 rounds, Hammers played well in all those games but failed to win any of them (D2 L1). That said schedule up until now very tough, with results likely to improve at some point.

Looking Ahead

Coach Moyes sticks to line-up that revived displays in last 5 rounds and only change to starting XI in those games was forced replacement of injured top scorer Antonio last weekend.

Antonio still out so Haller could be leading attack again. Cresswell expected to be over minor strain and play.

Noble picked up training ground injury recently and he's unlikely to play.

Fulham

Last updated: Sun 08 November 2020 12:30
In Brief

First win of season achieved on Monday and huge pressure lifted off squad as result. Tete and Kongolo out. Lemina doubtful, but Kebano back. Kamara suspended.

Looking Back

Fulham with much-needed first win of season on Monday when deservedly beating WBA 2:0 at home. Top scorer Mitrovic didn’t score in match, but he still played key role providing the assists for both goals.

This was also very pleasing first clean sheet of campaign for team that conceded 14 goals in first 6 rounds. The shutdown coincided with debut for fit-again centre-back Andersen.

Looking Ahead

Coach Parker will likely trust same starting XI in this one as on Monday with just one forced change possible. Lemina hurt in last game and doubtful, which could see fully fit now Reed back in line-up. Deadline day signings Adarabioyo and Andersen did well in heart of defence in their first start together and they should definitely be chosen again.

Kamara remains suspended, while Tete and Kongolo nurse injuries. Kebano fully fit though and available.

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Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Said Benrahma (att) Brentford - on loan; Craig Dawson (def) Watford - on loan; Vladimir Coufal (def) Slavia Prague; Tomas Soucek (mid) Slavia Prague – loan made permanent; Josh Cullen (mid) Charlton – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • Pablo Zabaleta (sp) (def) released; Felipe Anderson (sp) (mid) Porto - on loan; Jack Wilshere (sp) (mid) released; Carlos Sanchez (sp) (mid) released; Albian Ajeti (sp) (att) Celtic; Jordan Hugill (att) Norwich; Roberto (gk) Rayo Vallecano; Grady Diangana (mid) WBA – loan made permanent; Josh Cullen (mid) Anderlecht;
Transfer in
  • Terence Kongolo (def) Huddersfield Town; Tosin Adarabioyo (def) Man City - on loan; Joachim Andersen (def) Lyon - on loan; Ruben Loftus-Cheek (mid) Chelsea - on loan; Ademola Lookman (att) RB Leipzig - on loan; Ola Aina (def) Torino - on loan; Kenny Tete (def) Lyon; Alphonse Areola (gk) PSG - on loan; Antonee Robinson (def) Wigan; Anthony Knockaert (mid) Brighton – loan made permanent; Harrison Reed (mid) Southampton – loan made permanent; Mario Lemina (mid) Southampton – on loan; Fabri (gk) Mallorca – end of loan; Andre Zambo Anguissa (mid) Villarreal – end of loan; Jean Michael Seri (mid) Galatasaray – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • Anthony Knockaert (sp) (mid) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Cyrus Christie (sp) (def) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Marcus Bettinelli (sp) (gk) Middlesbrough - on loan; Steven Sessegnon (sp) (def) Bristol City – on loan; Alfie Mawson (sp) (def) Bristol City – on loan; Terence Kongolo (sp) (def) Huddersfield – end of loan; Harry Arter (sp) (mid) Bournemouth – end of loan; Magnus Normann (gk) Carlisle United; Luca de la Torre (mid) Heracles; Jordan Archer (gk) released; Matt O'Riley (mid) released;
Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Said Benrahma (att) Brentford - on loan; Craig Dawson (def) Watford - on loan; Vladimir Coufal (def) Slavia Prague; Tomas Soucek (mid) Slavia Prague – loan made permanent; Josh Cullen (mid) Charlton – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • Pablo Zabaleta (sp) (def) released; Felipe Anderson (sp) (mid) Porto - on loan; Jack Wilshere (sp) (mid) released; Carlos Sanchez (sp) (mid) released; Albian Ajeti (sp) (att) Celtic; Jordan Hugill (att) Norwich; Roberto (gk) Rayo Vallecano; Grady Diangana (mid) WBA – loan made permanent; Josh Cullen (mid) Anderlecht;

Fulham

Last updated: Sun 08 November 2020 12:30
In Brief

First win of season achieved on Monday and huge pressure lifted off squad as result. Tete and Kongolo out. Lemina doubtful, but Kebano back. Kamara suspended.

Looking Back

Fulham with much-needed first win of season on Monday when deservedly beating WBA 2:0 at home. Top scorer Mitrovic didn’t score in match, but he still played key role providing the assists for both goals.

This was also very pleasing first clean sheet of campaign for team that conceded 14 goals in first 6 rounds. The shutdown coincided with debut for fit-again centre-back Andersen.

Looking Ahead

Coach Parker will likely trust same starting XI in this one as on Monday with just one forced change possible. Lemina hurt in last game and doubtful, which could see fully fit now Reed back in line-up. Deadline day signings Adarabioyo and Andersen did well in heart of defence in their first start together and they should definitely be chosen again.

Kamara remains suspended, while Tete and Kongolo nurse injuries. Kebano fully fit though and available.

Suspended Unavailable
Doubtful (chance of availability) Rested
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Probable Starting 11
Probable Bench
Transfer in
  • Terence Kongolo (def) Huddersfield Town; Tosin Adarabioyo (def) Man City - on loan; Joachim Andersen (def) Lyon - on loan; Ruben Loftus-Cheek (mid) Chelsea - on loan; Ademola Lookman (att) RB Leipzig - on loan; Ola Aina (def) Torino - on loan; Kenny Tete (def) Lyon; Alphonse Areola (gk) PSG - on loan; Antonee Robinson (def) Wigan; Anthony Knockaert (mid) Brighton – loan made permanent; Harrison Reed (mid) Southampton – loan made permanent; Mario Lemina (mid) Southampton – on loan; Fabri (gk) Mallorca – end of loan; Andre Zambo Anguissa (mid) Villarreal – end of loan; Jean Michael Seri (mid) Galatasaray – end of loan;
Transfer out
  • Anthony Knockaert (sp) (mid) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Cyrus Christie (sp) (def) Nottingham Forest - on loan; Marcus Bettinelli (sp) (gk) Middlesbrough - on loan; Steven Sessegnon (sp) (def) Bristol City – on loan; Alfie Mawson (sp) (def) Bristol City – on loan; Terence Kongolo (sp) (def) Huddersfield – end of loan; Harry Arter (sp) (mid) Bournemouth – end of loan; Magnus Normann (gk) Carlisle United; Luca de la Torre (mid) Heracles; Jordan Archer (gk) released; Matt O'Riley (mid) released;

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Game Score
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West Ham United - Fulham 1 - 0
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