West Ham United are set to face Newcastle United in a crucial match that could significantly impact their chances of staying in the Premier League. The Hammers find themselves just one point above the relegation zone, with Tottenham Hotspur ahead but not playing again until Tuesday against Chelsea. This creates an opportunity for West Ham to gain ground and increase pressure on their London rivals.
The match is expected to be a tight contest, with both teams aware of the stakes involved. Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping to secure a positive result following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, where a controversial VAR decision denied Callum Wilson’s goal. A win at St James’ Park would not only boost West Ham’s hopes but also put them two points clear of Tottenham before the final week of the season.
Here’s everything you need to know about this high-stakes Premier League encounter in the penultimate round of fixtures in the 2025/26 campaign.
When is Newcastle v West Ham?
The match between Newcastle and West Ham is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm BST on Sunday, 17 May at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
How can I watch it?
Fans can catch the live action on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League channels starting from 5pm BST. For those who prefer a more detailed analysis, Independent Sport will provide a live blog with updates and insights from St James’ Park.
Line-ups
Newcastle XI:
Pope; Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes; Barnes, Woltemade, Ramsey; Osula.
West Ham XI:
Hermansen; Wan-Bissaka, Disasi, Todibo, Mavropanos, Diouf; Soucek, Fernandes; Bowen, Wilson, Summerville.
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