A Crucial Monday Night Clash in the Premier League
West Ham and Newcastle go head-to-head on Monday night as Gameweek 28 of the Premier League comes to a close at the London Stadium. Both sides are navigating contrasting runs of form, making this an intriguing matchup.
West Ham have found some momentum after a challenging season, securing back-to-back wins, including a surprise victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. Despite their struggles, these recent performances have lifted spirits in East London. Manager Graham Potter will be looking to build on this resurgence as his team aims to pull further away from the relegation zone.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are experiencing a dip in form. After finishing 2024 strongly, Eddie Howe’s men have struggled in the new year, losing three of their last four Premier League matches and suffering an FA Cup exit against Brighton. With the Carabao Cup final on the horizon, the Magpies will need to refocus quickly to avoid further setbacks.
Kickoff Details
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: London Stadium
- Date: Monday, March 10
- Kickoff Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: Alex Chilowicz
Recent Form
West Ham (Last Five Matches in All Competitions)
- West Ham 2-0 Leicester – 27/02/25
- Arsenal 0-1 West Ham – 22/02/25
- West Ham 0-1 Brentford – 15/02/25
- Chelsea 2-1 West Ham – 03/02/25
- Aston Villa 1-1 West Ham – 26/02/25
Newcastle (Last Five Matches in All Competitions)
- Newcastle 1-2 (AET) Brighton – 02/03/25
- Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle – 23/02/25
- Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest – 23/02/25
- Man City 4-0 Newcastle – 15/02/25
- Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle – 08/02/25
Team News and Predicted Lineups
West Ham face some squad concerns ahead of this fixture. Lucas Paqueta, returning from injury, may feature despite ongoing legal issues. Meanwhile, Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug remain unavailable, though Vladimir Coufal is expected to make his return. Potter is likely to stick with the 3-5-2 formation that has worked well in recent matches.
Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Areola; Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell; Wan-Bissaka, Soucek, Alvarez, Ward-Prowse, Scarles; Kudus, Bowen.
Newcastle are missing key players, with Anthony Gordon suspended and both Lewis Hall and Sven Botman sidelined due to long-term injuries. Jamaal Lascelles is also unavailable. However, Alexander Isak has recovered from fatigue and is set to lead the attack, while Kieran Trippier could return to the starting XI after a minor back issue.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Barnes.
Match Prediction
West Ham’s recent form gives them confidence heading into this fixture, especially with their ability to win without a traditional number nine. The return of Paqueta could further boost their midfield creativity.
Newcastle, meanwhile, has looked fatigued during recent outings. While Isak’s presence provides a much-needed attacking spark, the absence of key defenders could make them vulnerable. This match could be a tightly contested affair, with both teams having their moments. A draw seems the most likely outcome.
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Newcastle
