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Everything you need to know: West Ham v Newcastle

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West Ham take on Newcastle this weekend in what could be a key game in the top-four race.

The Hammers are currently fifth in the table but are coming up against an in-form side that have won their last three games in the Premier League.

This weekend, then, is key if the Irons are hoping to finish in the top four.

Here’s everything you need to know…

Title

West Ham United v Newcastle United – Premier League.

Where?

The game will take place at the London Stadium.

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The game will kick off at 12:30pm in the UK on Saturday.

Stream/TV

The game will air live on BT Sport.

The match will be aired elsewhere in the world with a full list HERE and will be available on internet streams

Injury news – West Ham

Kurt Zouma should be fit. Angelo Ogbonna and Arthur Masuaku are both long-term absentees.

Injury news – Newcastle

Newcastle have some real injury issues. Javier Manquillo, Federico Fernandez, Isaac Hayden, Kieran Trippier, Matt Ritchie, Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis are all out. Matt Targett and Jamaal Lascelles are both available for selection.

Last five meetings

West Ham actually have a poor record against Newcastle. The Hammers beat the Magpies 4-2 in August but the four meetings before that ended in three losses and one draw.

Match Officials

Chris Kavanagh will be the referee.

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