West Ham United are again on the London Stadium on Monday, October 20, hoping to lastly accumulate their first Premier League dwelling factors of the season after they face Brentford. It’s been a tough begin for the Hammers, who’ve but to search out any rhythm in entrance of their followers.
New supervisor Nuno Espírito Santo will take cost of his first league sport at dwelling, and there’s a way that this one may form how rapidly issues flip round underneath him. As SoftFootball reported, Nuno started his West Ham reign with a gritty draw in opposition to Everton, however this time, the followers will anticipate extra than simply effort—they want a win.
Brentford arrive understanding their away kind has been an issue. Keith Andrews’ aspect have appeared respectable at dwelling however haven’t managed to show that power into outcomes on the street. Their largest frustration is that they’ve taken early leads in two of their three away defeats however nonetheless ended up with nothing.
They’re a aspect that may rating, although, and SoftFootball not too long ago famous Caoimhin Kelleher’s sensible penalty save in opposition to Cristiano Ronaldo, exhibiting they’ve obtained gamers able to stepping up in massive moments.
The top-to-head file doesn’t make nice studying for West Ham. Brentford have gained six of the eight Premier League conferences between these sides and three of their 4 journeys to this floor. West Ham, then again, are looking at an undesirable file—they’ve by no means misplaced 4 straight dwelling matches to open a top-flight season, and so they’ll be determined to keep away from that.
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For West Ham, Lucas Paquetá is about to make his one hundredth Premier League look, and his creativity might be key. Tomáš Souček returns from suspension and may substitute Niclas Füllkrug, who’s battling a muscle challenge. Gustavo Nunes, George Earthy, and Antoni Milambo stay out, whereas Luis Guilherme and Jean-Clair Todibo face late health checks.
Brentford have harm issues too. Aaron Hickey, Reiss Nelson, and Rico Henry are all unavailable. Mark Flekken and Josh Dasilva are doubts, so Kevin Schade — who scored the winner on this fixture final season — may as soon as once more be the hazard man in assault.
Attainable Lineups
West Ham (4-2-3-1): Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Diouf; Fernandes, Magassa; Bowen, Paqueta, Summerville; Wilson.
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
West Ham shared on their official X account a photograph of their gamers in motion throughout a coaching session, captioned “Making ready for Monday”.
It’s laborious to see both aspect operating away with this one, however West Ham’s want for factors may simply tip the steadiness. The house crowd will demand a response, and Bowen’s tempo on the flank may make the distinction. Brentford’s tendency to lose management late on might value them once more.
Prediction: West Ham 2–1 Brentford
