Looking at the Newcastle team v West Ham. Eddie Howe and his players are hoping to build on their last three matches, that cup win over Chelsea and then Premier League victories over Arsenal and Forest.

The Hammers go to Newcastle on Monday night. Lopetegui said, "We are ready for high demands. "In my opinion Newcastle are one of the most complex teams in the league. They have a lot of technical, physical and tactical quality. We have to be aware of that and be ready to compete, and that is what we are all working on.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has been speaking to the media before Monday's Premier League game at Newcastle United (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Lopetegui confirmed there is a "little problem with two players" before the trip to Newcastle but when pressed,

West Ham Unitedhave reportedly sounded out former Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic as a potential replacement for Julen Lopetegui.

Manager Julen Lopetegui says he is "not listening" to speculation over his future at West Ham after a poor start to the season.

Julen Lopetegui rejects talk of pressure after dismal start at West Ham - The Spanish boss has won just four of 13 games in all competitions this season