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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. Nuno Espírito Santo expects a tough test and wants more clean sheets.
Keiber Lamadrid is out for West Ham, while Southampton are still assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin.
No-Guff Summary
- West Ham host Southampton on 24 October after nine league matches unbeaten, including a 1-0 win at Swansea.
- Nuno Espírito Santo says Southampton have a strong squad and wants West Ham to keep more clean sheets.
- Keiber Lamadrid is out. Southampton are assessing Flynn Downes and Cyle Larin, while Tonda Eckert says Caspar Jander will be involved.
- Manor Solomon says he is ready after illness. Michael Salisbury will referee.
Mukasa's Southampton history before Saturday
Divine Mukasa has already scored and assisted against Southampton this year. Playing for Leicester on loan in February, he contributed both in a 4-3 defeat. He then started West Ham's 4-1 League Cup win at St Mary's in August. West Ham World says his run led to the corner from which West Ham equalised, and his low delivery was only partly cleared before Joshua Ajala scored.
Mukasa has since scored West Ham's winner at Swansea. His previous meetings make him worth watching on Saturday, though that is a case for his influence, not confirmed team news.
Sources
- West Ham World (opens in a new tab) — Argues that Southampton should be wary of West Ham loanee Divine Mukasa, citing his previous performances against the Saints and his recent form.