Prediction: Nottingham Forest vs West Ham
Prediction: West Ham win
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The Premier League returns once again this weekend as we continue the early stages of the campaign. The opening weekend gave us many standout moments, but with 37 matchdays still to play, anything can happen by May - and we've only just begun. Today we'll preview what should be an intriguing clash between Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
Nottingham ForestIt's quite easy to write off a team as relegation favorites before the season has even started, and really, we should focus on the fact that a club as historic as Nottingham Forest are finally back in the big time after two decades a way. They have work to do during the summer transfer window and on the training ground, but their courage and determination alone will help them considerably in the months to come.
Team News
Yates is currently considered a fitness issue with Richards ruled out, although Mangala and Awoniyi are tipped to make their full debuts.
West HamWest Ham United can't afford to let up because after years of underperformance, in the eyes of the fans they finally seem to have some stability under David Moyes. They've qualified for Europe over the last few seasons and they're starting to learn how to balance the two, which should work well in conjunction with the fantastic squad they've been able to build.
Team News
Aguerd is the only confirmed player out through injury, with Ogbonna, Dawson and Fabianski all having fitness doubts.
Factors to Consider When they last met in 2014, Forest beat West Ham 5-0 in the FA Cup. Forest lost 2-0 to Newcastle in their Premier League opener. West Ham lost 2-0 to Man City in their Premier League opener. Forest finished 4th in the league last season. West Ham finished 7th in the Premier League last season. ConclusionThe crowd alone is going to carry Forest through the early stages of this game, but as it goes on, it feels like the quality chasm is really going to make the difference. The hosts need to make it physical and we just don't think they have the wherewithal to do so, while on the other hand the Hammers are now an established European side - that's why we're backing them to win 2 -1.
Prediction: West Ham win
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Prediction: West Ham win
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The Premier League returns once again this weekend as we continue the early stages of the campaign. The opening weekend gave us many standout moments, but with 37 matchdays still to play, anything can happen by May - and we've only just begun. Today we'll preview what should be an intriguing clash between Nottingham Forest and West Ham.
Nottingham ForestIt's quite easy to write off a team as relegation favorites before the season has even started, and really, we should focus on the fact that a club as historic as Nottingham Forest are finally back in the big time after two decades a way. They have work to do during the summer transfer window and on the training ground, but their courage and determination alone will help them considerably in the months to come.
Team News
Yates is currently considered a fitness issue with Richards ruled out, although Mangala and Awoniyi are tipped to make their full debuts.
West HamWest Ham United can't afford to let up because after years of underperformance, in the eyes of the fans they finally seem to have some stability under David Moyes. They've qualified for Europe over the last few seasons and they're starting to learn how to balance the two, which should work well in conjunction with the fantastic squad they've been able to build.
Team News
Aguerd is the only confirmed player out through injury, with Ogbonna, Dawson and Fabianski all having fitness doubts.
Factors to Consider When they last met in 2014, Forest beat West Ham 5-0 in the FA Cup. Forest lost 2-0 to Newcastle in their Premier League opener. West Ham lost 2-0 to Man City in their Premier League opener. Forest finished 4th in the league last season. West Ham finished 7th in the Premier League last season. ConclusionThe crowd alone is going to carry Forest through the early stages of this game, but as it goes on, it feels like the quality chasm is really going to make the difference. The hosts need to make it physical and we just don't think they have the wherewithal to do so, while on the other hand the Hammers are now an established European side - that's why we're backing them to win 2 -1.
Prediction: West Ham win
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