West Ham United vs Newcastle United: Latest Team News Updates
In an intriguing matchup at the London Stadium, West Ham United faced off against Newcastle United, both teams making significant changes to their starting line-ups. West Ham, looking to improve their form, opted for three changes, while Newcastle made a total of six adjustments.
West Ham United’s Squad Changes
West Ham United made several key adjustments in response to their recent struggles. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo recalled Callum Wilson, Mateus Fernandes, and Freddie Potts to the starting lineup. They replaced Tomas Soucek, Andy Irving, and the sidelined Ollie Scarles.
West Ham United Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Areola
- Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf
- Midfielders: Potts, Fernandes, Paqueta
- Forwards: Bowen, Wilson, Summerville
Key Substitutes
- Hermansen
- Walker-Peters
- Igor
- Mayers
- Rodriguez
- Magassa
- Irving
- Luis Guilherme
- Soucek
Newcastle United’s Tactical Adjustments
Newcastle United, fresh off a victory against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup, made six alterations to their squad. Key players Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Jacob Murphy, and Anthony Gordon returned to the team. However, defender Kieran Trippier was unable to participate due to illness.
Newcastle United Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Pope
- Defenders: Krafth, Thiaw, Botman, Burn
- Midfielders: Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton
- Forwards: Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Key Substitutes
- Ramsdale
- Hall
- Schar
- Barnes
- Osula
- Elanga
- Ramsey
- Miley
Both teams entered the match with high expectations, looking to capitalize on their respective lineup changes. The game was set to be a critical fixture for West Ham, aiming for a turnaround in form against a resurgent Newcastle side.
