West Ham emerge from an injury crisis of epic proportions today, expecting to welcome back Jarrod Bowen following his foot fracture in the Liverpool fixture. Some speculation has been fuelled- by the Hammers own training video showing him in an animated training session – that Crysencio Summerville may also be ready for a return to the starting XI as well.
Why, I don’t know, but I have a sneaky suspicion there is a bit of bluff going on: I would not be surprised to see Potter revert to the style of the starting XI against Aston Villa in the FA Cup game, using wing-backs again with Summerville in the team. Konstantinos Mavropanos can also return as a centre back option having served his one game suspension.
So, as a guess, ( 3-4-2-1)
Areola | Wan Bissaka, Kilman, Mavropanos,| Coufal or Summerville if fit, Soucek, Alvarez, Emerson, |Kudus, Paquetá | Bowen(c)
Score predictions
Gonzo 2-1 West Ham win
Martin 3-1 Chelsea win
Sean 1-0 West Ham win
Matt 1-1 points shared
Chelsea are actually below us in the last six played form table and level with us in the last eight played.
This depends a lot on whether Bowen and Summerville are ready to go. I’ll assume that they are and I’ll go with 1-1
`Bowen yep, not Summerville, no Paqueta, no Alvarez.. oops
Well done Gonzo and Sean. I’ve never predicted a West Gsn loss in my life and don’t think I ever could.
…and is fantasy any better?