Newcastle vs West Ham Preview: Premier League Clash at St. James' Park

Match Context

Newcastle host West Ham at St. James' Park, 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 and currently in the relegation places with a -20 goal difference.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle face multiple 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.

Creative hub Bruno Guimarães, with 9 goals and 5 assists, is available and expected to shoulder extra responsibility in midfield.

West Ham Availability

West Ham also have concerns.

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

Key attacker J. Bowen, who has contributed 8 goals and 10 assists, is fit and available to start.

Impact Summary

Newcastle’s issues are concentrated in defense and midfield depth, potentially disrupting their structure but leaving their main attacking options intact. West Ham lose experienced cover in goal and may be without the powerful running of A. Traore, but crucially retain J. Bowen, whose combined 18 direct goal contributions are central to their attacking output in a vital relegation battle.