Anticipated Showdown: West Ham Faces Newcastle in Upcoming Match
West Ham Face Unfavorable Trend Against Newcastle
West Ham United are set to face a challenging task as they travel to St. James' Park to take on Newcastle United. The Hammers could see Andy Carroll make his 200th Premier League appearance, but their recent form against the Magpies suggests a tough match ahead.
Marko Arnautovic, West Ham's leading marksman, is expected to start despite limping off last weekend with a hip problem. However, his goal-scoring form has been a concern, with just one goal in his last six appearances for the team.
Newcastle, on the other hand, have been in fine form. Six of their 11 league goals this season have been headers, equivalent to 54.5%. This impressive statistic, coupled with their unbeaten home record against West Ham since 2005, bodes well for the Magpies.
The last encounter between these two teams resulted in a 4-0 victory for Manchester City, a scoreline that West Ham will be eager to avoid repeating. Newcastle, meanwhile, have won their last three matches in a row, their best run since a four-match winning streak in March and April this year.
West Ham have struggled in recent times, managing to record just one win in their last six Premier League outings. This poor form extends to St James' Park, where the Hammers have won just one of their last 14 games, a sequence spanning 20 years (D5, L8).
Newcastle have a stellar record against West Ham, having won 11 out of 19 matches since 2005. The last three encounters have all gone in Newcastle's favour, a trend that West Ham will be hoping to buck.
Rafa Benitez has been a thorn in West Ham's side in recent years, winning 11 Premier League games against them, more than versus any other side. Benitez has also been successful at home, winning six out of seven matches against West Ham.
West Ham's defensive issues have been a major concern, having kept only one clean sheet this season. This could present an opportunity for Newcastle's prolific header scorers and Matt Ritchie, who has registered more league assists for Newcastle than any other player since joining in 2016.
Jack Wilshere is also in contention to play for West Ham, adding another layer of intrigue to this much-anticipated encounter. With both teams eager to secure a valuable three points, fans can expect an intense and exciting match.
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