Predicted West Ham XI to face Watford in the Premier League
West Ham registered their 4th consecutive win in the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Fulham last week, thanks to goals from Robert Snodgrass and Michail Antonio.
The Hammers are currently 9th in the standings and Manuel Pellegrini’s men have a good chance of making it five in a row when they play host to Watford on Saturday.
Watford got back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory over Cardiff City last week and the Hornets will be looking to get something out from this fixture.
Team News
West Ham have a number of long-term absentees in Andriy Yarmolenko, Manuel Lanzini, Carlos Sanchez, Jack Wilshere, Ryan Fredericks and Winston Reid. Marko Arnautovic is ruled out with a thigh injury while Lucas Perez is also doubtful to feature due to an ankle problem.
Manager: Manuel Pellegrini
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted XI
1. Lukasz Fabianski (GK)
The Polish veteran made some good stops in the last game and has always been a reliable presence between the sticks.
2. Pablo Zabaleta (RB)
The veteran has been outpaced at times but he has largely been a solid presence at the back and has also provided an attacking outlet.
3. Fabian Balbuena (CB)
The Paraguayan has established himself as one of the key figures at the back for the Hammers this season and should be amongst the starters for this one.
4. Issa Diop (CB)
The Frenchman has been in good form so far this term and he will be expected to rise to the occasion once again this weekend.
5. Artur Masuaku (LB)
He has always been a lively presence and has contributed to the attacking play but question marks still remain over his defensive game.
6. Declan Rice (CDM)
The youngster has been one of the revelations of the season and he will have his work cut out against Abdoulaye Doucoure on Saturday.
7. Mark Noble (CDM)
The veteran showed high levels of energy and tenacity against Fulham last week and Pellegrini should hand him another start.
8. Robert Snodgrass (RM)
The 31-year-old has really turned it on in recent weeks, chipping in with valuable goals and assists and has also tracked back to help the defenders.
9. Felipe Anderson (LM)
The Brazilian has justified his huge price tag and has taken his game to a new level in recent weeks. Some of his shooting and passing has been really exquisite to watch and West Ham will need him to deliver the goods once again.
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10. Michail Antonio (ST)
He will be high on confidence after finding the net last week and Pellegrini should hand him another start.
11. Javier Hernandez (ST)
The Mexican seems to have rediscovered his goalscoring mojo in recent weeks and West Ham will hope that his resurgence continues.
