On Sky
West Ham take on Fulham in this early clash in Alan Curbishley’s second game in charge of the East London club.
Fulham FC Team News:
Fulham have injury worries of their own, as Papa Bouba Diop, Luis Boa Morte and Ian Pearce all look to miss out, as well as long term absentees Simon Elliott, Mark Pembridge and former Iron Jimmy Bullard.
Player to watch: Brian McBride
Could cause problems.
West Ham United FC Team News:
Hammers midfielder Shaun Newton is back after being suspended for drugs abuse and goes straight into the squad. Welsh defender Danny Gabbidon is still out but back into training. Curbishley looks likely to stick with the team that beat Manchester United last Sunday.
Player to watch: Nigel Reo-Coker
After scoring last week’s winner, he’ll be fired up for sure, as long as he has the support of the fans.
Match Facts & Stats
Fulham have not beaten West Ham since 3 November 2001, when they won 0-2 at the Boleyn.
Ref Watch:
Chris Foy – 11 matches, 0 red and 25 yellow cards handed out so far this season.
Match Prediction:
I think we can scrape this. Fulham haven’t beaten us in 5 years and the team will be keen to build on last week’s win. I’m going for an away win, 2-1.
