“_The only certainty..is that nothing is certain_” stems from about 25AD but could equally apply to November 2025 and [West Ham’s](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-v-newcastle-united-preview-team-news-predicted-line-ups/) esteemed head coach’s team selection. With injuries robbing Nuno of his third centre back and main striker, options are limited. In any case, the about-face from his opening game set-up has been much criticised and means we really have no idea who will be starting this afternoon!
It certainly makes it a guessing game trying to predict _“who, how and where_” for Sunday’s televised 2pm kick off.
None of which is likely to bother Eddie Howe one little bit: It is a depressing fact of life just now that whoever Nuno sends out onto the pitch, more than likely the Magpies’ boss will have a team capable of beating them.
_West Ham’s starting XI and formation is anybody’s guess!_
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Our own guess- for with Nuno’s weird and wacky XI’s just now it can be no more than a guess- of a starting eleven is:
West Ham United predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
Areola | Wan Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf | Magassa | Summerville, Fernandes, Paquetá, Bowen | Wilson
Score predictions – readers of a nervous disposition should look away:
Sean 0 – 2 Newcastle win
Gonzo 0 -3 Newcastle win
Matt 0 – 2 Newcastle win
_Martin 1 – 0 West Ham home win. C’mon guys. I’m the one who is normally accused of being negative!_
We’ll have Nuno’s published line up at 1245 just as soon as it is live- so check back shortly!
Come.. On..you..Irons!