West Ham take on the visitors Newcastle in the round 28 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Monday, March 10th at London Stadium (London).
West Ham has spent recent years under the guidance of David Moyes. The experienced Scottish manager initially arrived as a firefighter and even secured European silverware, leading the club to a convincing UEFA Conference League triumph in 2023. The previous season was solid as well, especially considering the departure of captain Declan Rice. Without him, the Hammers still managed to finish 9th in the Premier League and reach the knockout rounds of the Europa League. However, despite these achievements, the club's hierarchy opted to part ways with Moyes and appointed Julen Lopetegui in the summer. Furthermore, the Spaniard received strong backing in the transfer market. Yet, his tenure failed to translate into positive results on the pitch, leading to his dismissal in the winter. His successor, Graham Potter, also struggled to turn things around for an extended period. It was only in late February that the team finally secured back-to-back wins, defeating Arsenal and Leicester in succession. The Hammers still remain inconsistent, particularly in defense, conceding multiple goals in most of their recent fixtures.
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Newcastle remains ambitious despite setbacks. Newcastle United is currently backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which operates under financial fair play restrictions, preventing unchecked spending. However, the new ownership wasted no time in appointing Eddie Howe as manager, a decision that quickly bore fruit. Initially tasked with steering the club clear of relegation, he remarkably led the Magpies to a fourth-place finish. As a result, last season saw Newcastle return to the Champions League, where they finished bottom of their group despite delivering some competitive performances against elite opposition. Domestically, their Premier League form also dipped, as they ended up in 7th place. These challenges influenced their cautious approach in last summer’s transfer window. Nevertheless, even without major reinforcements, the young manager has managed to secure decent results. Newcastle is also competing with Arne Slot’s Liverpool for the EFL Cup, having impressively eliminated Arsenal over two legs en route to the final. However, they were recently knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. Their Premier League form has been a rollercoaster—Alexander Isak and company managed to push into the top six, but their momentum seemed to wane in the latter half of winter, suffering four defeats in six league matches and slipping to sixth place. Their defensive struggles, particularly away from home, have been a growing concern.
Newcastle had enjoyed a five-match unbeaten run against West Ham, but in November, they suffered a surprise 0-2 home defeat to their inconsistent rivals. Despite their recent slump, the Magpies have been the more stable side overall and should have enough quality to secure a victory if they find their rhythm.
Prediction for the match: Newcastle to win.
