West Ham vs Fulham LIVE - Confirmed starting lineups & pre-match updates for EFL Cup clash
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The Hammers will hope to continue their excellent run this season.
West Ham United will confront familiar rivals Fulham at the London Stadium tonight in the third round of the EFL Cup.
The Irons are trying for their sixth consecutive victory in midweek, while the Cottagers aim to improve on their previous tie.
West Ham United were relegated from the Premier League last campaign. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are in fantastic form. They will be confident against their capital rivals.
West Ham smashed Wrexham 6-0 on Friday, their fourth win in a row, putting the club at the summit of the EFL Championship table and boosting fans’ hopes of a quick return to the top flight.
Meanwhile, Alvaro Arbeloa has had a rough start as Fulham manager, with only one point in the Premier League thus far.
However, that point was collected in their most recent game. The Spanish manager’s sole other win this season came in the match’s second round.
Arbeloa’s team held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Saturday. They could have won if Reds centre-back Jeremy Jacquet hadn’t made a critical goal-line block.
Players to watch
Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)
Jarrod Bowen will undoubtedly score again; he has four goals and three assists in only seven Championship outings, prospering just as many predicted. West Ham’s key man is accustomed to facing Premier League opponents. This Fulham squad may be vulnerable to their confidence and perseverance.
He’s also scored once in his past two games in this tournament, proving to be an excellent player for the club he insisted on sticking with.
Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham)
There may be some squad rotations based on their respective league performances, implying that there will be some nice returns. Rodrigo Muniz is likely to start for Fulham. Having previously scored in the EFL Cup, he could be on target tonight.
He also had two shots on goal in Fulham’s previous EFL Cup match, making him an excellent player to score goals.
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