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West Ham vs West Brom

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West Ham host West Brom on 31 October. Brummie Road Ender highlights an awkward pattern for the hosts: two 6-0 wins this season, but no league win in the five matches in which they have conceded first. Konstantinos Mavropanos is still expected to miss out.

Nuno Espírito Santo says Jarrod Bowen has rejoined training after twisting his ankle and seems okay, while Mohamadou Kanté's availability remains unclear. A Remembrance tribute is planned before kick-off.

No-Guff Summary

  • West Ham host West Brom in the Championship on 31 October.
  • Brummie Road Ender says West Ham have not won any of their five league games after conceding first, despite two 6-0 wins this season.
  • Mavropanos is expected to miss the match, though The72, citing The Athletic, says his knee injury is less serious than first feared.
  • Nuno says Bowen rejoined training on Friday after an ankle twist and seems okay; his selection is still to be confirmed. Kanté's availability remains unclear.
  • West Ham have planned a Remembrance tribute before kick-off.
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West Brom preview highlights West Ham's first-goal problem

West Ham have scored six twice this season, yet their response to falling behind is the sharper question before West Brom's visit. Brummie Road Ender says the Hammers have not won any of the five league matches in which they conceded first, taking three draws. Both their league defeats, to Charlton and Southampton, came at home.

The West Brom outlet says Albion have conceded first in eight of their 12 league games but recovered 11 points from those matches. That gives the opening goal some weight in this fixture without deciding it in advance. Brummie Road Ender also points to West Ham's 6-0 wins over Wrexham and Lincoln City as a reminder of what happens when they get on top.

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  • Brummie Road Ender (opens in a new tab) — Previews West Bromwich Albion’s Championship match against West Ham, reviewing both teams’ form, West Ham’s recent results and the clubs’ head-to-head record. Says Konstantinos Mavropanos will miss the game with a knee injury.