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A look at the pundit predictions for West Ham’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
The mood in the camp is not good, with the Iron down in 19th and with the fans unhappy with owner David Sullivan. A win is required to spark some sort of momentum, but it’s going to be a tough ask against a Newcastle side that is scrapping to get back to where they expect to be after a rather average start to the campaign, with the Magpies currently in 12th place.
Here we round up the pundit predictions from SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson and BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton for this game.
Chris Sutton
“Newcastle marched on in the Carabao Cup in midweek and, after winning it last season and ending their long wait for silverware, I am starting to think about whether Eddie Howe can get his hands on another trophy.
“West Ham, in contrast, are in deep trouble. Nuno Espirito Santo had a free week to work on things on the training ground but whoever he picks, it doesn't seem to make much difference. The Hammers concede a lot of goals from set-plays and I feel as if Newcastle are going to just be too strong for them in every area. Prediction: 0-2.”
Paul Merson
“West Ham are a team that are the worst in the league when it comes to playing at home and this weekend, they face Newcastle, who have won just one game away from home all season! I don't think West Ham have won at home since 27 February and that was against a struggling Leicester City, who got relegated in the end.
“The way West Ham have been losing games, it's alarming. Brentford absolutely destroyed them in their last home game. Newcastle have to deal with a lot of games and a hectic schedule but I can't see anything but a win for them here. Prediction: West Ham United 1-3 Newcastle United.”
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