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Newcastle United are being tipped to overcome their Premier League away-dau hoodoo against West Ham United this afternoon.
The pundits unanimously believe Newcastle United will record their first Premier League away win of the season in East London today.
West Ham United are struggling, with just four points on the board despite sacking Graham Potter over a month ago. Nuno Espirito Santo has not enjoyed the instant turnaround that many anticipated when he took charge at the London Stadium.
They sit four points adrift from safety and the experts are predicting more misery for the Hammers when Newcastle rock up this afternoon. Here is a round-up of the pre-match opinion - including words from Toon icon Alan Shearer.
Alan Shearer
“I wouldn't say comfortable for Newcastle, but I think with the form and the pressure that is at West Ham, there seems to be a real discord between fans, owners and players,” he told Betfair. “Newcastle have to go there and take advantage of that horrible situation. I would hope Newcastle go there and get three points.
“At the minute, I do think West Ham will go down, because I don't see anything that can tell me differently. With what I've seen up to now this season, they will go down if it doesn't improve dramatically. I would really worry for West Ham fans.”
Prediction: Newcastle United win
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!” Merson wrote in his SportsKeeda column. “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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Chris Sutton
“Newcastle marched on in the Carabao Cup in midweek,” Sutton told BBC Sport. “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.”
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