West Ham United vs Leeds United. Premier League.
London Stadium.
Lukasz Fabianski and Darren Randolph both doubts for hosts while Leeds could have Kalvin Phillips back; follow West Ham vs Leeds live on Sky Sports PL and Main Event from 7pm; Kick-off 8pm; watch free highlights shortly after full time on Sky Sports website and app
Monday 8 March 2021 21:09, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of West Ham vs Leeds in the Premier League on Monday (kick-off 8pm).
West Ham have injury worries over both of their goalkeepers, with Lukasz Fabianski yet to train due to an arm injury and Darren Randolph enduring a hip problem.
Angelo Ogbonna, Andriy Yarmolenko and Arthur Masuaku are still out injured.
Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is hoping some of his injured players can prove their fitness in time. Kalvin Phillips (calf), Rodrigo, Jamie Shackleton (both groin) and Ian Poveda (ankle) have all been sidelined in recent weeks.
Pascal Struijk is the latest injury doubt after he was withdrawn in last week's home defeat to Aston Villa. Robin Koch is working his way back from knee surgery and Gaetano Berardi recently returned to training after a serious knee injury.
West Ham vs Leeds is a game Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
Despite West Ham causing me a massive headache this season in terms of predicting their Premier League trajectory, they have provided me some personal betting highlights for the season. Declan Rice scoring first vs Sheffield United at 33/1 was memorable as was Angelo Ogbonna scoring a header in the reverse fixture between these two teams. So, if it isn't broke, why fix it?
Set pieces could be where this game will be won.
Leeds have conceded 10 headed goals this season - more than any other club.
And although West Ham aren't moving with the times in terms of style (who says you need to move with the times anyway?) David Moyes has a no-nonsense, full-of-physicality team that has scored more headers than any other team this season.
This area of weakness with Leeds is likely to be exploited by West Ham, who have become one of the most dangerous teams from set-pieces under Moyes. Craig Dawson is usually flinging his carcass in the direction of a delivery. He's scored three times since the turn of the year - another one could be due here.
JONES KNOWS PREDICTS: 2-1
BETTING ANGLE: Craig Dawson to score a header (11/2 with Sky Bet)
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