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Queens Park Rangers Match (h)
Started Last Movement
The guessing is over: Tomáš Souček starts as West Ham host QPR on Friday at 8pm. Nuno has also named Manor Solomon and Dinos Mavropanos in the XI, with Alphonse Areola on the bench.
West Ham are unbeaten in six league matches, while Keiber Lamadrid is ruled out and Mohamadou Kanté is suspended. The club will honour Luděk Mikloško before kick-off.
No-Guff Summary
- Tomáš Souček starts against QPR in his first West Ham matchday squad of the season.
- West Ham's XI includes Solomon and Mavropanos; Areola and Veltman are among the substitutes.
- Lamadrid is ruled out and Kanté is suspended.
- West Ham host QPR at 8pm after six league matches unbeaten, with a tribute to Luděk Mikloško before kick-off.
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Cirkin appeal rejected before West Ham trip
Queens Park Rangers are set to visit West Ham without Dennis Cirkin after their appeal against his red card was rejected, The72 reports, citing West London Sport.
Cirkin was sent off after 15 minutes of QPR's 2-2 draw with Preston North End. The72 says he will now serve a suspension and miss the Championship fixture at London Stadium on 9 October.
Sources
- The72 (opens in a new tab) — Reports that QPR’s appeal against Dennis Cirkin’s red card was rejected, leaving the defender suspended for the club’s upcoming trip to West Ham.
- West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that QPR’s left-back problems could give West Ham an advantage when the sides meet on 9 October, with Dennis Cirkin suspended and Boy Kemper an injury doubt.