West Ham United host Sunderland at the London Stadium this Saturday while they seek to secure back-to-back league wins.
The Hammers have moved five points adrift of safety despite last weekend’s dramatic victory over Tottenham. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo now faces the challenge of building on that momentum. Sunderland have already beaten them this season, so the hosts must remain focused. While snapping a 10-game winless streak was significant, they must now solve their persistent defensive issues.
West Ham Team News
Nuno Espírito Santo manages a squad hampered by the absence of its primary creative spark. Notably, Lucas Paquetá is unavailable due to injury and intense transfer speculation. Lukasz Fabianski also remains sidelined with a back problem. Consequently, greater responsibility will fall on Crysencio Summerville tonight. The winger has scored in two consecutive appearances following a long drought.
Alphonse Areola will continue in goal behind a defensive unit missing a clean sheet this season. In midfield, Tomás Souček and Mateus Fernandes are likely to anchor the side. They will provide a platform for Jarrod Bowen and Summerville on the flanks. Valentín Castellanos is expected to lead the line for the Hammers. The team must address an aerial weakness that has seen them concede a league-high 12 headed goals.
West Ham Predicted Lineup
West Ham predicted XI: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles; Soucek, Fernandes; Bowen, Pablo, Summerville; Castellanos
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the London Stadium on Saturday, 24 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:30 GMT.
How to watch West Ham vs Sunderland?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 11:30 GMT on television and the discovery+ app.
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