The Hammers spherical off the Premier League weekend at residence to the Cherries, in search of their first win in three to maneuver away from the relegation zone. Such is the congested desk, victory tonight would ship West Ham above tonight’s opponents and into the highest half.
Star summer time signing Lucas Paqueta has been dominated out, although Maxwel Cornet has an out of doors likelihood of constructing the squad. Bournemouth haven’t any contemporary accidents considerations has they appear to get better from their first defeat below caretaker supervisor Gary O’Neil.
Regardless of their lowly standing forward of kick-off, West Ham have been unfortunate to lose to Liverpool and have largely shaken off their poor begin. New signings are settling in effectively and David Moyes will probably be trying up the desk as soon as once more. Observe the sport reside beneath with Customary Sport’s devoted match weblog, with Malik Ouzia at London Stadium this night!
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5min: Each groups very a lot gauging one another in the mean time. Loads of possession in the midst of the pitch.
Malik Ouzia at London Stadium
“Seems like Flynn Downes has began at No10 for West Ham right here. He type of performed there within the second half at Anfield however that appeared extra a change to attempt to cease Thiago Alcantara having a lot time on the ball. A really totally different function at residence to Bournemouth – you’d hope – for a person who made his popularity as a holding midfield participant at Swansea.”
Kick-off!
1min: Right here we go!
Virtually time on the London Stadium.
Malik Ouzia checks in
His take forward of kick-off.
Bournemouth have overwhelmed West Ham 4 occasions within the Premier League (L3 D3) however West Ham gained their final assembly 4-0, in January 2020.
Bournemouth interim supervisor Gary O’Neil to Sky Sports activities: “We come right here tonight and it is one other actually robust recreation however one we glance to have a big effect on.
“I do know what I’ll get from the boys, I count on them to be what they have been for the final seven video games – absolutely dedicated, relentless, troublesome to beat.
“There’s perception within the group. As a newly promoted staff, there are video games which might be difficult on the highway, a lot of the groups are difficult however we’ve accomplished effectively and been aggressive and have to verify we’re once more this night.
“They’re an excellent facet, actually good depth now. They’ve a number of lacking however nonetheless a very sturdy beginning 11. It is going to be robust however there are methods we are able to trigger them issues and we are able to get at them.”
West Ham have tonight made one change from the defeat to Liverpool as they tackle Bournemouth.
Stated Benrahma is again within the beginning line-up, changing Pablo Fornals within the entrance three alongside Gianluca Scamacca and Jarrod Bowen. David Moyes has ditched the 4-4-2 which failed in opposition to Liverpool.
As anticipated, summer time signings Maxwel Cornet and Lucas Paqueta each miss out. Cornet has been out of motion for the reason that begin of the month and David Moyes confirmed final he was again in coaching, though this night’s recreation has come too quickly.
Bournemouth are unchanged.
The guests are unchanged.
West Ham XI
One change for the hosts.