Newcastle is in good form and takes on an underachieving West Ham team whose head coach is on thin ice this Monday. Back the home favorite without hesitation.

Newcastle are one of two clubs yet to drop a point from a winning position in the Premier League this season, along with leaders Liverpool. In fact, the Magpies have won their past 10 league matches in which they have led - their longest such run since 11 in a row from February to August 2006.

West Ham are likely to be without some key forward players for their Premier League clash with Newcastle on Monday night. Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui is reportedly under pressure after a dreadful start to the season,

The Magpies have beaten the best in recent weeks but now have to raise their game against the struggling Hammers

Newcastle United have been handed an update on a player’s ‘freak accident’ ahead of hosting West Ham at St James’ Park.

West Ham fans have seen their team win just the three times at St James’ Park these last 25 years. Eddie Howe’s team were by far the better side back on 30 March this year, however, still needed to make an incredible fightback when trailing 3-1 with only 13 minutes remaining.