22 October 2021, 16:57 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
West Ham United vs. Tottenham Hotspur kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 24, at the London Stadium. Referee Paul Tierney will have the final say while the assistants, Constantine Hatzidakis and Neil Davies, will lend a helping hand. Fourth official Peter Bankes will be in communication with the crew from the sidelines, while Jarred Gillett will have the help of Nick Hopton in the VAR room.
Preview West Ham United Premier League, Oct 24, 2021
Preview The Hammers make their return to Premier League action following a 3-0 win over Genk in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League fixture. Last weekend, in the Premier League, West Ham picked up a narrow 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park. Both sides had held on to the goalless draw before a header from Angelo Ogbonna (74’) divided the teams and handed Hammers the win at the final whistle. The victory saw West Ham return to winning ways, DLWLW, following the 2-1 loss to Brentford on home soil on Matchday 7. With three points bagged, the win also saw West Ham jump two spots higher from 9th to 7th place on the Premier League table while having 14 points after 4W, 2D, & 2L. A healthy average of 1.88 goals per game leaves the Hammers with 15 goals in eight Premier League appearances. West Ham have conceded 10 goals (1.25 G.C.P.G.) and have a goal difference of +5. Moyes could appear with the 4—2—3—1 formation again with Michail Antonio in attack. Antonio has a total of five goals this season and also has more Premier League goals (5) against Tottenham than against any other side. He will be on the hunt for his sixth on both counts when he meets his favorite opponents.
Preview Tottenham Hotspur Premier League, Oct 24, 2021
Preview Tottenham also makes a return from continental football, having faced Vitesse in a 1-0 loss in the debut season of the Europa Conference League. However, Spurs have back-to-back victories (LLLWW) in the Premier League following the 3-2 win over ten-men Newcastle last weekend. The victory saw Spurs jump three spots from 8th to 5th place on the Premier League table, having picked up 15 points from 5W, 0D, & 3L. Tottenham have lost their last four Premier League London derbies, and avoiding defeat on Sunday will be a key objective for new boss Nuno Espírito Santo. With nine goals in eight Premier League games, Nuno Espírito Santo was able to see Spurs restore their Premier League campaign on the right track after three consecutive defeats in September. Spurs have conceded 12 goals (1.5 goals-per-match) and have a goal difference of -3. Nuno could emerge alongside Spurs with the 4—2—3—1 formation leaving Harry Kane in attack.