Difficult encounter awaits Newcastle against West Ham

Newcastle and West Ham go head-to-head at the St James Park this Saturday in the Premier League . At the moment, Eddie Howe's team chase David Moyes's team by 4 points in the table. The match will be broadcast live at 08:30 on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

After facing Manchester City in The FA Cup, Newcastle turn their attention to the Premier League where they challenge West Ham. Ahead of the contest, Eddie Howe's team is on a scoring run that has seen them score at least one goal a game in their past 10 matches in the Premier League 2023/24. On the other hand, David Moyes's team is on a sequence of scoring at least one goal each match for the past four, in the Premier League 2023/24. A look back at the history books shows that Newcastle and West Ham have faced each other one hundred forty-two times, with Eddie Howe's team holding the advantage: 58 victories, against 43 victories of David Moyes's team. Specifically in the St James Park, Newcastle have the advantage in the duels against West Ham: 38 wins in 71 games. David Moyes's team has 11 wins.

In the Premier League, one hundred eleven games were played between the two teams, with 46 wins for Newcastle, 29 draws and 36 wins for West Ham.

Considering the Premier League 2023/24, from Newcastle's most influential players, Miguel Almirón has entered the pitch 28 times, and Fabian Schär has played the most minutes (2444). Alexander Isak is the current best scorer with 12 goals. As for West Ham, Ward-Prowse has entered the field 28 times, and Jarrod Bowen has played the most minutes (2518). Jarrod Bowen has scored 14 goals, the most across West Ham's squad.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with a draw, 2-2. It is expected to be an exciting clash, that can go either way.