West Ham United and Newcastle United are set to face off in an exciting match that features key players returning to the starting lineup. Jarrod Bowen, the captain for West Ham, boasts a notable record against Newcastle, with one goal and five assists in eleven appearances. He will start on the right flank, with Crysencio Summerville occupying the left side of the attack.
Former Newcastle striker Callum Wilson makes his first-ever Premier League appearance against one of his previous clubs. Since joining Newcastle in the 2022/23 season, Wilson has made 75 appearances but has yet to face Bournemouth in the league. Interestingly, he ranks among players with the most appearances without confronting a former team, behind only Neil Sullivan in Premier League history.
Player Statistics
- Jarrod Bowen: 11 appearances vs. Newcastle, 1 goal, 5 assists.
- Callum Wilson: 75 games since 2022/23, 245 total appearances in Premier League.
- Tomáš Souček: 4 goals in 11 matches vs. Newcastle, named as a substitute.
In the latest lineup, Tomáš Souček is among the nine substitutes, joined by Mayers, who previously participated in a Premier League matchday squad against Arsenal in November 2024. However, several players, including Scarles, Dinos Mavropanos, and Niclas Füllkrug, will miss the match due to injuries.
Lineup Overview
Below is the current starting lineup for both teams:
| West Ham United | Newcastle United |
|---|---|
| Areola | Pope |
| Wan-Bissaka | Krafth |
| Kilman | Thiaw |
| Todibo | Botman |
| Diouf | Burn |
| Potts | Guimarães (Cap.) |
| Fernandes | Tonali |
| Paquetá | Joelinton |
| Bowen (Cap.) | Murphy |
| Summerville | Gordon |
| Wilson | Woltemade |
Referee Rob Jones will officiate the match, adding an additional layer of anticipation as these two teams compete on the pitch. Fans look forward to an intense showdown, featuring players returning to former clubs and the impact of injuries on team strategies.
