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NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO PRAYS TRIO PASS FITNESS TEST BEFORE BOURNEMOUTH TRIP

West Ham face a tough trip to Bournemouth after the international break. Nuno provides a team news update on Potts, Mavropanos & Fullkrug as the Hammers target a third straight win.

Nuno Espirito Santo Prays Trio Pass Fitness Test Before Bournemouth Trip
Potts Cleared, Fullkrug, Mavropanos, Fabianski In Final Checkups

As both clubs prepare to resume play after the international break for the final time in 2025, Bournemouth is set to host West Ham.

West Ham has enjoyed a positive run, having secured victories against Burnley and Newcastle United at the London Stadium.

Considering that West Ham has had its struggles away this season, Bournemouth will pose a significant challenge.

Nuno Espirito Santo remains concerned about Freddie Potts' fitness in East London, but must motivate his players effectively.

Nuno Espirito Santo has provided updates about the West Ham squad ahead of the clash with Bournemouth.

The journey to Bournemouth signifies West Ham's eagerly awaited return to Premier League action, though it will surely be a tough match for the claret and blue side.

The fact that Andoni Iraola's team suffered a 4-0 defeat against Aston Villa in their last game is a positive sign for the E20 outfit.

While Nuno aims to achieve nine points out of a possible nine in West Ham's final three fixtures, the Cherries will be keen to get back to winning ways.

The injury concerns for the Irons will most certainly impact them ahead of their visit to the Vitality Stadium.

Before the meeting with Bournemouth, Nuno has now spoke to the media in his pre-match press conference to update on his squad's status.

“They [Potts, Mavropanos, and Fullkrug] are on the mend," he stated. "They are getting better every day. We still have tomorrow's training to observe, assess, and make a decision."

In fact, a few injuries were picked up during the international break. We never want this, but there are always uncertainties and considerations we must address after the international window.

Bournemouth will pose challenges for West Ham.


Iraola has plenty of quality on the south coast, but he faced difficulties in maximising it during the last encounter at Villa Park.

Players like Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson, Justin Kluivert, and Marcus Tavernier will be eager to leave a mark against the Hammers after a previous lack of impact.

This season, West Ham has encountered defensive issues, particularly against quick, physically demanding teams.

This could spell trouble for Nuno and his squad, as it is unlikely that Bournemouth will have another poor performance, especially at the Vitality.

CRISIS DEEPENS: ROB EDWARDS' WOLVES SUFFER SOUL-CRUSHING LOSS WHILE CRYSTAL PALACE GO FOURTH

Rob Edwards' debut as Wolves manager ended in a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The loss marks Wolves' 10th of the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Wolves Cement New Low

The anticipated boost from a new manager didn't occur for Wolves, as Rob Edwards' initial match concluded with a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Following a disheartening 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton has now faced its 10th defeat of the season.

After hiring Rob Edwards from Middlesbrough, the home team had hopes for a fresh start under a new manager, but the harsh truth of the situation was exposed during his opening game, as Wolves only managed to get one shot on target.

Conversely, Palace extended their streak without a loss to five games across all competitions, propelled by goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino, pushing the Eagles up to fourth place in the Premier League table.

Oliver Glasner and his team have now amassed 20 points this season and are presently only six points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the league.

Instead of just trying to stay in the league, Wolves are now aiming to avoid the unwanted title of the worst team ever in Premier League history.

Edwards traded a promotion chase with Middlesbrough for what is likely the most challenging job in the highest level of English football, and the 42-year-old is now completely aware of the magnitude of his predicament.

Wolves have become only the eighth team in Premier League history to not win any of their first 12 games of the season, leaving their chances of survival looking extremely grim.

Having accumulated only two points this season, it is becoming obvious that the current group of players at Molineux are not capable enough, which was something many foresaw after several significant players left last summer.

As Wolves are already contemplating their future in the Championship, Crystal Palace are seemingly launching an unexpected campaign to qualify for the Champions League.

Glasner's team went through a tough period in October, losing three of their four matches across all competitions, but the Eagles seem to have regained their top form and are currently unbeaten in five games.

DYCHE LETS FOREST PLAYERS SOAK UP INCREDIBLE ANFIELD VICTORY

Nottingham Forest secure a historic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield under Sean Dyche. Goals from Murillo, Savona, and Gibbs-White seal back-to-back wins, lifting Forest out of the relegation zone.

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Dyche Hails Tactical Masterclass in Forest's Huge Win

Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche's guidance, is gradually advancing, and without a doubt, securing this win against Liverpool was a monumental achievement.

After a promising beginning, the Reds had to endure a challenging period in the first half. Nevertheless, they deserved their victory at Anfield, with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White clinching a decisive 3-0 win.

Ahead of the journey to Merseyside, Dyche mentioned progressing incrementally during his pre-match press briefing. He was definitely measured regarding his team's 3-1 victory against Leeds United before the international break.

He stated, "This is a developmental journey, made up of small steps. You cannot immediately instil everything into a group; it requires time to reshape the culture and atmosphere and subsequently implement it."

That outcome before the two-week break marked Forest's initial Premier League victory with Dyche in charge. Now they have consecutive victories and a notable triumph, having defeated the current champions.

Additionally, they have moved out of the relegation area, offering a significant morale lift. The Reds can leverage this to build further progress.

As the final whistle approached, the visiting supporters were in high spirits, and there was an explosion of cheers when it eventually sounded.

Dyche typically goes down the tunnel swiftly after matches, but even he appeared to remain on the field slightly longer on this occasion. It seemed his players were undoubtedly eager to enjoy the moment for as long as possible.

Before departing, Gibbs-White showed his appreciation to the travelling fans. It was a moment to remember. The away fans clearly enjoyed teasing Arne Slot again, celebrating their team’s consecutive league victories at Anfield for the first time since 1963.

Although it's just one result, it could catalyze Forest. Dyche might consider it another incremental step toward recovery, but it is a very steady one.

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