PREM: Newcastle v West Ham preview

Newcastle v West Ham preview

Andy Carroll could make his long-awaited return from injury against his former side as West Ham visit Newcastle on Saturday.

Ex-Magpies striker Carroll has not played this season due to injury but was an unused substitute against Manchester City last weekend.

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has said that Carroll has "worked without any problems this week" and could feature at St James' Park.

 

West Ham have won just once since the start of October while Newcastle have won three matches in a row to move up to 12th in the Premier League.

"Momentum is always important and Newcastle have trust in this moment because they are winning," said Pellegrini.

 

"I don't think it is a crucial match for both teams but it is an important match for both teams. We need to add points, they are at home and in a good moment but after this one, we need to play 24 games more."

Newcastle have beaten Watford, Bournemouth and Burnley in their last three matches.

 

West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic is set to start despite limping off with a hip injury last weekend.

Carroll could feature along with Jack Wilshere, who has played only four times since his summer move from Arsenal and has been sidelined for 10 weeks following ankle surgery.

 

Robert Snodgrass returns from suspension but Ryan Fredericks, Manuel Lanzini, Winston Reid, Carlos Sanchez and Andriy Yarmolenko are all sidelined.

Jamaal Lascelles and Yoshinori Muto will be available for Newcastle.

Paul Dummett misses out but Jamie Sterry and Florian Lejeune could be in contention.