upcoming match
Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham
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West Ham visit Blackburn Rovers on Saturday after a 3-3 comeback at Cardiff. Scott Parker wants the second-half performance to set the standard, while Kyle Walker-Peters and several Blackburn players remain selection doubts.
No-Guff Summary
- West Ham visit Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Saturday at 3pm.
- Scott Parker says West Ham must sustain the second-half level they showed in the 3-3 comeback at Cardiff.
- Kyle Walker-Peters is still being assessed, while Blackburn also have several selection doubts.
Walker-Peters still being assessed before Blackburn trip
Line Up Predictions
Cardiff's comeback has given the Blackburn line-up predictions a sharper edge. Sports Mole and Claret&Hugh columnist Gonzo both put Ezra Mayers, Mohamadou Kanté and Joël Piroe in their possible West Ham sides after their half-time introductions on Wednesday.
Gonzo goes further, predicting five changes in all, including starts for Alphonse Areola and Edvin Austbø. These are selection calls, with Scott Parker's team still to be confirmed.
Sources
- Sports Mole (opens in a new tab) — Previews Saturday’s Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and West Ham, with possible line-ups, team news and a predicted 1-3 away win.
- Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Scott Parker should make five changes to West Ham’s starting XI for Blackburn after the comeback at Cardiff, and predicts a 3-1 West Ham win.