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West Ham vs Southampton

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West Ham host Southampton in the Championship on 24 October after nine league matches unbeaten.

Claret&Hugh reports that Middlesbrough's 5-1 win over Bolton has pushed West Ham out of the automatic promotion places before kick-off. Keiber Lamadrid is out, while Southampton are still assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.

No-Guff Summary

  • Claret&Hugh reports that Middlesbrough's 5-1 win over Bolton has moved West Ham out of the automatic promotion places before Southampton's visit.
  • West Ham have gone nine league matches unbeaten, including a 1-0 win at Swansea.
  • Keiber Lamadrid is out. Southampton are assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.
  • Nuno Espírito Santo expects a tough match and wants more clean sheets.
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Middlesbrough win puts West Ham outside top two before Saints visit

West Ham have dropped out of the Championship's automatic promotion places before Southampton's visit, according to Claret&Hugh. The outlet says Middlesbrough's 5-1 win over Bolton last night moved the Hammers below the top two.

That gives today's match an immediate league-table consequence. Claret&Hugh's forecast of a West Ham win is a prediction, not a result.

Sources

  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Southampton’s experience is a warning that promotion from the Championship is not guaranteed, and predicts a 2–1 West Ham win against the Saints.