West Ham faces Brentford challenge

Match Details

On Monday, October 20, at 8:00 p.m. local time, West Ham United will host Brentford in a vital match at London Stadium. In the United States, fans can tune in at 3:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. Central, 1:00 p.m. Mountain, and 12:00 p.m. Pacific.

West Ham’s Current Situation

West Ham United finds itself at the bottom – 19th in the league standings. Having not tasted victory in their last four matches, the team is anxious to turn things around. Since new manager Nuno Espirito Santo took the helm, the squad has managed two draws and suffered two losses. Their latest outing was a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Although results have been unfavorable, there are signs of progress in their game.

Brentford’s Recent Performance

Brentford, positioned at 16th, faces a similar challenge. The team has won just once in their last five encounters. After a narrow 1-0 defeat against Manchester City, they had previously showcased their potential by overcoming Manchester United 3-1 on home turf. Despite this, Brentford’s away league performance is a concern, having lost all three matches away this season.

How to Watch

Fans in the U.S. wanting to catch the action live can follow it on FuboTV and the NBC Sports App. FuboTV offers a free trial subscription, allowing fans to enjoy the match without needing a cable connection.

Team News

West Ham aims to field a strong line-up with Alphonse Areola expected to remain in goal. Defenders likely to take the field are El Hadji Malick Diouf, Konstantinos Mavropanos, and Max Kilman. Manager Nuno might adjust the full-back position by introducing Kyle Walker-Peters. The midfield combination of Soungoutou Magassa and Mateus Fernandes will back Lucas Paqueta. Meanwhile, Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville will spearhead the wings, with Callum Wilson leading the charge up front.

Unfortunately, West Ham faces absences, including Niclas Fullkrug, who is out with an injury, and George Earthy, who is nursing a thigh problem.

Brentford’s Lineup

Brentford will be without key player Antoni Milambo due to an ACL injury ruling him out for the season. Edmond-Paris Maghoma remains on the mend from a thigh issue. There’s a glimmer of hope with Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes resuming training and potentially making it to the bench. Moreover, Yegor Yarmoliuk and Aaron Hickey, who are managing minor injuries, will undergo fitness evaluations before the match.

The projected starting squad for Brentford includes Kelleher in goal, with Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, and Hickey in defense. Midfield duties are anticipated to rest with Henderson and Yarmoliuk, while Ouattara, Damsgaard, and Schade are expected to assist Thiago in the attacking lineup.