Lukasz Fabianski and Aaron Cresswell return – West Ham United confirmed starting XI v Bournemouth
David Moyes has named his West Ham United team to face Bournemouth in the Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Hammers visit the south coast aiming to continue the momentum gained from their Europa Conference League progression in midweek.
As shared by the club’s official Twitter account, the manager makes two changes from the starting line-up against Gent.
The double change means that Lukasz Fabianski and Aaron Cresswell return to the starting line-up to face the Cherries.
The players making way are Alphonse Areola and Emerson, who will be available from the bench.
They are the only changes as the Irons aim to continue a run of four consecutive games unbeaten.
Potential turning point
The Hammers can leapfrog Bournemouth this afternoon. A victory would see Moyes’ men go up to 13th place in the table.
That would be a significant boost and a potential turning point for the remainder of the season.
Seven games remain after today as well as the prospect of European glory, it can still be a season to remember in east London.
If they are to secure a positive result against the Cherries, it is imperative that the Irons start the game well and see it through. There can be no repeat of the softness and slackness that meant they handed over the initiative to the Belgians on Thursday night.
The significant second-half turnaround rendered the opening goal meaningless, but especially after having to come from behind against Arsenal last week, this pattern can’t continue.
It promises to be an intriguing, exciting encounter as 14th and 15th go head to head. Who will prevail and make gains from this crucial contest in the battle against the drop from the Premier League?
Kick-off in Dorset is at 2pm.