Newcastle haven't had it easy so far this season but are on a decent run at the moment and will look to make it four wins in a row across all competitions when they face West Ham on Monday evening.
West Ham, meanwhile, have struggled for consistency under new boss Julen Lopetegui, who will face questions about the stability of his job should the Hammers lose tonight.
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Newcastle Recent Form
Newcastle have won three games in a row, defeating Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and Chelsea in the League Cup.
Prior to that run, they lost two in a row in the league versus Brighton and Chelsea.
Newcastle Injury News
Newcastle will be without Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman and Emil Krafth due to injury, while Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier are also doubts.
Dan Burn is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Forest.
Last Newcastle Lineup
Here's how Newcastle lined up against Forest.
(4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Gordon, Isak, Joelinton
West Ham Recent Form
West Ham have won two, lost two and drawn one of their last five in the Premier League.
The two victories came against Ipswich and Man Utd at home, while the losses were against Tottenham and Nottingham Forest away.
They drew 0-0 at home to Everton last time out.
West Ham Injury News
Mohamed Kudus is serving the final match of his five-game suspension, but Edson Alvarez is available again after a suspension of his own.
The only major injury concern for West Ham surrounds Niclas Fullkrug, who is still out with an Achilles problem that has kept him out for most of the season so far.
Last West Ham Lineup
Here's how West Ham lined up against Everton.
(4-1-4-1): Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Emerson; G. Rodriguez; Bowen, Soucek, Paqueta, Summerville; Antonio
Newcastle vs West Ham - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Craig Pawson
Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh
Fourth official: Tony Harrington
VAR: Chris Kavanagh
Assistant VAR: Tim Wood
Newcastle - Player To Watch
Alexander Isak is in a rich vein of form for club and country, with five goals and two assists recorded in his last six games.
West Ham - Player To Watch
Jarrod Bowen has struggled to hit the heights of last season but still has five goals and two assists across all competitions for the Hammers.
Newcastle vs West Ham - Prediction
West Ham aren't in great form, while Newcastle have conceded just one goal at home in their last four, so the Magpies will fancy themselves to continue their good run of form.
Scoreline prediction - Newcastle 2-0 West Ham
Newcastle vs West Ham - Betting Tips
Newcastle to Win to Nil
- Newcastle have conceded one goal in four matches at home
- West Ham drew a blank away from home in their last game against Nottingham Forest
