Newcastle vs West Ham: Premier League Match Preview

Match Context

Newcastle host West Ham at St. James' Park in Newcastle on 17 May 2026, in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Newcastle sit 13th on 46 points with a goal difference of -2, while West Ham are 18th on 36 points with a -20 goal difference and currently in the relegation zone.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle face several defensive and midfield absences.

• E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
• V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
• L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
• F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
• Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.

Key creator Bruno Guimarães, who has 9 goals and 5 assists, is available and will be central to Newcastle’s attacking plans.

West Ham Availability

West Ham are without an experienced goalkeeper option.

• L. Fabianski (Back Injury) is sidelined.
• A. Traore (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.

Star attacker and leading creator J. Bowen, with 8 goals and 10 assists, is available and remains West Ham’s primary threat in the final third.

Impact Summary

Newcastle’s absences mainly weaken their defensive depth and midfield rotation, but their main attacking output through Bruno Guimarães remains intact. West Ham lose depth in goal and potentially the pace of A. Traore, yet retain the bulk of their attacking output through J. Bowen, whose contribution is a major blow only if he were to be unavailable.