EPL: West Ham v Huddersfield Town preview

West Ham v Huddersfield preview

West Ham will finally play their first home game of the season as Huddersfield Town travel to the London Stadium

The Hammers, who were forced to play their first three matches of the season on the road due to the Athletics World Championships last month, are yet to pick up a point.

"My job is to raise the performance," said West Ham boss Slaven Bilic. "We didn't start well but Monday is a good opportunity to start winning games and get on the right tracks."

That's in huge contrast to newly-promoted Huddersfield, who have seven points so far and are yet to concede a goal. Their start to the season saw boss David Wagner named Manager of the Month for August.

 

Andy Carroll is in the West Ham squad for the first time this season. The striker has recovered from his latest injury lay-off, a thigh problem, and is joined by fit-again defender Winston Reid (calf).

But midfield duo Manuel Lanzini (knee) and Edimilson Fernandes (ankle) are out injured while winger Marko Arnautovic completes a three-match ban.

Huddersfield's latest signings Abdelhamid Sabiri and Florent Hadergjonaj are both in contention to make their debuts in Monday night's game at West Ham.

Midfielder Sabiri and defender Hadergjonaj featured in Sunday's friendly win against Altona 93 in Germany and are likely to be named in David Wagner's squad.

Goalkeeper Rob Green, signed recently from Leeds, could also be included. Striker Collin Quaner (knee) will be monitored, while all eight internationals have returned in good health.