It’s a big game at both ends of the Premier League table as Newcastle United take on West Ham United in the capital this evening (kick-off 8pm).
Eddie Howe’s side head to the London Stadium on the back of three straight wins - the latest being a 2-0 victory against Manchester United on Sunday.
As a result, the Magpies have reignited their hopes of Champions League qualification hopes as they enter the remaining 11 games of the campaign.
West Ham, however, are no easy opponent. David Moyes’ side find themselves in a relegation battle but are boosted by their six-pointer win over Southampton at the weekend.
The Hammers sit 15th but level on points with 18th place, so, like Newcastle, will be desperate to secure all three points.
We take a look at the early team news ahead of this evening’s clash:
1. Miguel Almiron - out
Almiron isn’t expected to return until the end of April as he recovers from a thigh injury picked up in training before the recent international break. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
2. Emil Krafth - out
Krafth has been sidelined since August because of an ACL injury. His recovery is going well, but it’s unlikely Newcastle will risk him this season. Photo: Gualter Fatia
3. Ryan Fraser - out
Fraser’s future on Tyneside is all-but over following a fallout with Eddie Howe. The winger has been training with the under-21s since last month. Photo: Jan Kruger
4. Gianluca Scamacca - out
The Italian striker, who joined West Ham for £35m last summer, is out for another two weeks after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury. Photo: Justin Setterfield