Premier League 2024-2025: West Ham-Fulham, the likely lineups
West Ham-Fulham, the probable formations
Before Arsenal-Tottenham, the highly anticipated London derby, it will be the turn of West Ham and Fulham, who will face each other in a less prestigious, but still interesting, extracittadina. For the Hammers, it will be the home debut of Graham Potter, coming off a defeat at Villa Park in the FA Cup on his debut. Potter inherits a team in 14th place, far from European placings and closer to the relegation zone after Lopetegui’s disappointing management. The Hammers, must do without Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Niclas Fullkrug, who was injured in the last FA Cup match against Aston Villa. In attack, therefore, the only forward will be Danny Ings supported by Kudus and Paquetà.
Fulham, on the other hand, arrive at the match in much better condition, with seven more points in the standings and a period of form that has seen the Cottagers string together nine consecutive useful results, including eight in the Premier League. Despite the solidity shown, Marco Silva’s team has picked up few wins, but still easily qualified for the FA Cup fourth round by overcoming Watford. Fulham is expected to respond with a 4-3-3 with Leno in goal, Castagne and Robinson on the flanks, in the box will be Lukic, while in attack Wilson and Iwobi will act in support of Jimenez.
The derby represents a’chance for West Ham to turn things around and start climbing up the standings under the guidance of the new coach. On the’other side, Fulham will try to extend the positive streak and keep alive the dream of competing for a European spot. A challenge between two teams at different stages of their journey, which promises balance and intensity.
Probable lineups
West Ham (3-4-3): Aréola; Mavropanos, Todibo, Kilman; Wan-Bissaka, Alvarez, Soucek, Emerson; Kudus, Ings, Paquetà. Coach: Potter.
Fulham (4-3-3): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Andreas Pereira, Lukic, Smith-Rowe; Wilson, Raul Jimenez, Iwobi. Coach Silva.