West Ham United v Huddersfield Town

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15 Mar 2019
Felipe Anderson
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West Ham United are aiming for a third win in five matches as they entertain bottom side Huddersfield Town, who are seeking to avoid a third straight defeat.

Team news

Striker Andy Carroll (ankle) has been ruled out for West Ham but Marko Arnautovic is back in contention. 

Huddersfield have a host of injury problems.

Defender Erik Durm (muscular) is doubtful, joining Adama Diakhaby (thigh), Isaac Mbenza (calf), Demeaco Duhaney (hip) and Lolo Laurent Depoitre (foot), Terence Kongolo (groin/hip), Jonathan Hogg (rib) on the casualty list.

Tommy Smith is, however, available following suspension.

Did you know?

West Ham are unbeaten in their three Premier League matches against Huddersfield. They have only faced Bradford City more often without losing in the competition, having avoided defeat on all four occasions.

The Hammers have not lost a PL home match against the side starting the day bottom of the table since February 2007, when they were defeated by Watford. They have won seven and drawn the other three such fixtures since.

West Ham are looking to win a third consecutive PL match at London Stadium for the first time. They last won three in a row at home in March 2016 at the Boleyn Ground.

The Terriers have used the joint-highest number of different players in the Premier League this season, with 29, level with Southampton. But they have had the joint-fewest goalscorers with nine, level with Fulham. Just 31 per cent of their players used have found the net this term.

Referee: Jonathan Moss
Assistants:
 Eddie Smart, Andy Halliday
Fourth official:
 Paul Tierney

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