West Ham United are seeking their fifth consecutive Premier League win, but only goal difference keeps them above their opponents in the table and Watford are looking to record back-to-back victories.
Team news
West Ham striker Lucas Perez (foot) will be part of the squad but Ryan Fredericks (shin), Manuel Lanzini (knee), Jack Wilshere (ankle) and Andriy Yarmolenko (Achilles) remain sidelined.
It is hoped that Marko Arnautovic (hamstring) will be back in training next week.
Watford manager Javi Gracia welcomes back Etienne Capoue from suspension.
Will Hughes (hip), Andre Gray (leg), Sebastian Prodl (knee) and Adalberto Penaranda (foot) remain sidelined for Watford.
Did you know?
Watford have won four of their last seven Premier League matches against West Ham (D1 L2), winning twice away from home in this run. They achieved a 1-0 victory in February 2007 and won 4-2 in September 2016.
West Ham are looking to win five Premier League matches in a row for the first time since February 2006.
Manuel Pellegrini's side are seeking three consecutive PL victories at London Stadium for the very first time.
Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure has registered a goal involvement in each of his last three PL appearances, scoring twice and providing an assist, his longest such run in the competition.
Match officials
Referee: Lee Mason
Assistants: Eddie Smart, Marc Perry
Fourth official: Andy Davies
