English Premier League returns after international break as Newcastle United welcomes West Ham United at St James Park. Both Newcastle United and West Ham United are seeking to strengthen their top-seven chances on Saturday lunch-time.
Newcastle United have not been at their best since the start of new year, they have conceded 45 goals in their nine top-flight fixtures in 2024 so far.
However, no visiting team has managed to prevent Newcastle from scoring at home in the current Premier League season.
On contrary West Ham side who have gone nine top-flight games without a clean sheet, the third-longest current run in the league behind Burnley and Sheffield United.
Newcastle United and West Ham have played so far 40 matches.Newcastle United have won 18 matches,while West Ham have won 10 matches the remaining 12 matches have ended in a draw. However, the last five matches between the two three have ended in a draw while each team managing one win.
Newcastle United will have to cope without Botman,Sandro Tonali,Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Nick Pope and Lewis Miley, who are sidelined with injuries. While West Ham will be without Edson Alvarez who is suspended while Mohamed Kudus is out with a knee injury.
Goals have never been a problem whenever the two sides play against each other,thus Newcastle United might return to winning ways but they might fail to keep a clean sheet.
