Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United preview: Team news, match facts and prediction
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Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha signed for Wolves on an initial loan from Atletico Madrid but a £44m permanent deal has reportedly now been triggered TEAM NEWS
Wolves striker Matheus Cunha is pushing for a first start after coming off the bench in each of the last three games.
Long-term absentees Pedro Neto, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic and Chiquinho all remain sidelined.
West Ham will check on the fitness of goalkeeper Alphonse Areola and striker Gianluca Scamacca, who both missed the FA Cup victory over Brentford.
Defender Kurt Zouma continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Vladimir Coufal is a doubt.
CHRIS SUTTON’S PREDICTION
Wolves continue to impress me under new boss Julen Lopetegui. There has been a visible improvement right through their team, but especially up front. They look like they will score in every game now.
In contrast, West Ham’s attack still hasn’t clicked and they are far from solid at the back either.
I keep thinking the Hammers will turn the corner but their relegation battle is real now – they need someone to start playing well to dig themselves out of the hole they have found themselves in.
Prediction: 2-0
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