The European chasing visitors will make the 564-mile round trip from Newcastle Upon Tyne to West Ham on Monday.
The reverse fixture between these two sides came in November as West Ham won 2-0 thanks to goals from Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
West Ham currently sit in 16th place on 33 points but are unlikely to find themselves in any form of late season danger as they sit 16 points above Ipswich and Leicester who are both inside the bottom three on 17 points.
They will be looking to complete a league double over Newcastle for the first time since the 2018/19 season. They will also be looking to win three games on the bounce after having recently overcome Arsenal and Leicester.
Tomas Soucek of West Ham United celebrates. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
The Hammers have not won three games in a row in the Premier League since December 2023 where they beat Wolves, Man United and Arsenal.
On the other hand, the visitors will be looking not to lose three games in a row having been beaten by Liverpool at **Anfield**and Brighton in the FA Cup.
This game is the first of two in an important week for the Magpies as a win here would keep them firmly in the race for European football.
It would also help them build momentum ahead of the EFL Cup final with Liverpool at Wembley on the 16th March as they set their sights on a major trophy.
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United (23) celebrates after scoring Newcastle's opening goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park on February 05, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Michelle Mercer/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United. (Photo by Michelle Mercer/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Team News
West Ham
Vladimir Coufal could make a return to the side after having missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.
Lucas Paqueta has trained all week and could be available to play a part on Monday night after having recovered from an ankle problem.
Crysencio Summerville will miss the game against Newcastle with a hamstring injury that he picked up in the cup defeat against Aston Villa.
Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
Niclas Füllkrug will also miss out as he to picked up a hamstring injury in the FA Cup game at Villa Park.
It has been suggested that veteran striker Michail Antonio is out for the rest of 2025 after having broken his leg and had surgery on a lower limb fracture which he sustained in a car accident in December. His rehabilitation is expected to take ‘at least a year.’
Newcastle
It was recently confirmed that left back Lewis Hall will be out for the rest of the season with an injury to a bone in his foot and will have to undergo surgery.
Lewis Hall of Newcastle United. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
34-year-old Kieran Trippier could be recalled to the starting eleven and has been limited to only six league starts this term.
Jamaal Lascelles is closing in on a return from an Anterior Cruciate Ligament which he sustained in a 4-3 win against West Ham in March 2024.
Sven Botman has been ruled out of action for the next eight weeks because of another knee injury.
The Dutchman returned from a 10-month absence in January after tearing his ACL but has now injured his other knee.
Anthony Gordon is suspended after having picked up a straight red card in the FA Cup Fifth Round defeat against Brighton. He will miss Newcastle’s next three games.
Likely Line-ups
West Ham
Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Scarles; Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Alvarez; Bowen, Kudus
Newcastle
Pope; Livramento, Schär, Burn, Trippier; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes
Key Players
West Ham – Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Aaron Wan-Bissaka of West Ham United in action during the
Aaron Wan-Bissaka of West Ham United. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
Has been a great addition to the side this season having signed from Man United last summer. The Crystal Palace academy graduate brings versatility to the backline as he has operated on both the right and left side as well as at right wing back.
He has gotten on the scoresheet twice this term, (one of which being the reverse fixture), and bagged two assists.
The 27-year-old has shown throughout his career that he is an exceptional option to have in one on one defensive duels because of his brilliant slide tackling ability. He has won 34 tackles in the league this term in his 25 starts and bodes an impressive passing accuracy of 82%.
Newcastle – Alexander Isak
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his side's third goal from the penalty spot during the
Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images)
The Swedish striker has firmly established himself as one of the greatest strikers in the world, with **Arsenal**looking to secure his signature in the summer transfer window. Reports are suggesting that they will have to pay well over £100 million with the Northeast club looking towards £150m for any potential offer to be accepted for their star player.
This season he has got 19 goals in the league showing his prolific nature in front of goal and is only two goals behind his personal best tally of 21 goals in the division last term.
He is also capable of putting his teammates in good positions in the final third as his improved number of assists this season with five in the Premier League compared to last year’s two. He holds a pass accuracy of 75.5% and is also one of the most impressive dribblers of the ball in England.
Match Details
Where is the game being played?
The game is being played at the home of West Ham United since 2016 – The London Stadium in Stratford.
What time is kick-off?
The game will kick off at 20:00 GMT on Monday 10th March 2025.
Where can I watch?
The game has been selected to be televised on Sky Sports Main Event. Live updates will also be available on the Sky Sports website and Premier League app. Highlights of the game will be uploaded to **YouTube**shortly after full time.