West Ham United confirmed XI v Wolves: David Moyes makes important Alphonse Areola call
David Moyes has named his West Ham playing XI to take on Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday, 17 December, at the London Stadium.
The Hammers will move into seventh with a win against Wolves and Moyes certainly has set his side up with the aim to secure maximum points.
First-choice keeper Alphonse Areola, despite returning from an injury, has been benched with Lukasz Fabianski starting in goal.
Must win
West Ham go into the the clash against Wolvesas clear favourites, placed ninth in the league with 24 points and riding the momentum of a busy December schedule.
Moyes has steered the team through a trio of challenging London derbies but there still remain doubts about whether or not he’s the right man for the job
Despite missing a key player like Michail Antonio the Hammers have demonstrated depth and versatility in their squad, securing crucial victories, including a recent win over Freiburg.
The home advantage at London Stadium further strengthens West Ham’s position and will once again be the club’s 12th man on Sunday afternoon.
Wolves, under the stewardship of Gary O’Neil, are experiencing a transitional phase, having bid farewell to several experienced players.
This is a chance for the Hammers to pick up three points and while it’s not going to be easy, they’ve got to get the job done.
In other West Ham news, the highest source at the Hammers has issued an update on a 2023 award winner to replace David Moyes as sack update emerges.