Predicted West Ham line-up to face Brighton in the Premier League
After a miserable start to the season, West Ham United have turned their fortunes around with some positive results. A 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park was followed by a goalless draw against Chelsea. However, the 3-1 humbling of Manchester United last weekend at London Stadium has to be the highlight of their season so far.
And Manuel Pellegrini’s men must aim to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four games when they make the trip to Falmer Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.
Team News
Jack Wilshere and Andy Carroll continue their recovery from ankle injuries while Carlos Sanchez will be unavailable due to a knee injury. Javier Hernandez hasn’t trained for a while due to a virus and is not expected to feature on Saturday.
West Ham have achieved success with their current line-up and Manuel Pellegrini must field the same XI against Brighton.
Formation: 4-3-3
Manager: Manuel Pellegrini
Lukasz Fabianski (GK)
The veteran has been in tremendous form this season and has established himself as a reliable presence between the sticks.
Pablo Zabaleta (RB)
The veteran Argentine seems to have rediscovered his mojo and came up with brilliant displays against Manchester United and Chelsea. He should be one of the first names on the teamsheet.
Fabian Balbuena (CB)
The new signing has settled down and has put together some solid displays in the heart of the defence which should be enough to guarantee him a starting place.
Issa Diop (CB)
The Frenchman has slowly grown in confidence and Pellegrini must continue deploying him.
Arthur Masuaku (LB)
He has been good in the opposition’s half and has contributed to the attack but needs to work on the defensive part of his game.
Declan Rice (CDM)
The youngster has impressed while shielding the back four and should start on Saturday.
Mark Noble (RCM)
The veteran has played a key role in West Ham’s resurgence this season and should start at the weekend.
Pedro Obiang (LCM)
The Spaniard has complemented his teammates well in the middle of the park and has linked up effectively with the attackers up front. Pellegrini should hand him another start.
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Andriy Yarmolenko (RW)
The Ukrainian has weaved his magic in the last three games and Pellegrini must hand him another start.
Felipe Anderson (LW)
The Brazilian scored his first goal for the club against Manchester United and he should work his magic once more this weekend.
