Newcastle vs West Ham Match Preview: Key Absences Impacting Both Teams

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 (goal difference -2), while West Ham are 18th with 36 points and a -20 goal difference, currently in the relegation zone.

Newcastle Availability

Newcastle face multiple defensive and midfield 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 plus strong passing and tackling numbers, is available and will be central to Newcastle’s attacking structure.

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 and ranks among the league’s leading creators, is available and remains vital to West Ham’s forward threat.

Impact Summary

Newcastle’s absences mainly hit defensive depth and midfield balance, potentially exposing them at the back. West Ham lose experienced goalkeeping cover and may lack Adama Traoré’s direct pace, but retain significant attacking output through Bowen’s goal and assist numbers.