West Ham vs Southampton Predictions: West Ham Predicted Line-up
West Ham United recently notched up what can easily be labelled as one of their biggest wins of the campaign. Their 1-0 win over Tottenham at the Spurs’ new home stadium was a massive statement to the teams around the Hammers regarding their ambitions and abilities.
They now host Southampton in a fixture that could easily go either way given the lack of a serious consequence. While West Ham will be hoping that Watford slip up and concede 10th place, the likelihood of that happening is quite low. This has the makings of an intense fixture with both teams going all out in an attempt to gain all three points.
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Both Andy Carroll and Andriy Yarmolenko have been ruled out for the remainder of the season, owing to similar ankle injuries. Winston Reid’s knee problem means that he will also play no part at least until the start of the next Premier League season.
Summer acquisition Carlos Sanchez has returned to full training after only just recovering from a MCL injury. Javier Hernandez’s illness means that he could be a doubt for this fixture.
Manuel Lanzini and Samir Nasri will be battling the clock to try and make it back to full fitness in time for this league fixture.
Predicted West Ham United XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Manager: Manuel Pellegrini
GK – Lukasz Fabianski
The former Arsenal man has been one of the Hammers’ best players this season, as he done superbly between the sticks.
RB – Ryan Fredericks
The full-back has utilised his pace extremely well down the flanks this season and is expected to keep his place.
CB – Fabian Balbuena
The Paraguayan international began his West Ham career well but an injury earlier in the campaign halted his flow.
CB – Issa Diop
Has to be one of the most important signings of the summer as Diop has stepped up in defence this season.
LB – Arthur Masuaku
The left-back’s sheer pace and trickery make him nearly impossible to defend against and he boasts a killer ball too.
CDM – Declan Rice
The youngster has been one of the league’s breakout stars this season and his place in the side is now secure.
RM – Michael Antonio
Scored the only goal of the away match against Tottenham, as West Ham pulled off one of the upsets of the season.
RCM – Mark Noble
The veteran of the English game has been one of their most loyal servants for a while now and his place is well-warranted.
LCM – Robert Snodgrass
One of the players who lost their place in the side after the recent revamp, Snodgrass could be given an opportunity.
LM – Felipe Anderson
The Brazilian has been their standout player this season and he’s scored some excellent goals for the side as well.
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ST – Marko Arnautovic
Struggles to recover from the mid-season transfer talk and hasn’t quite looked like himself since then.
