West Ham’s European hopes are hanging by a thread as they face Fulham in a crucial Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Sunday. The Hammers fell 2-0 at Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League and will need a massive turnaround in the second leg to advance to the semifinals.
David Moyes’ men are currently one point behind sixth-place Manchester United in the Premier League, but with Newcastle, Chelsea, and Brighton hot on their heels, a top-five finish seems unlikely. Fulham, on the other hand, are in 13th place and eight points adrift of eighth place with just six games remaining in their season.
Both teams will be desperate for a win, with Fulham needing to secure three points to keep their slim European hopes alive. Liverpool and Manchester City are among their remaining fixtures, making every point crucial in their quest for a top-half finish.
The match is set to kick off at 9am ET on Sunday and will be available to stream online via Peacock Premium. West Ham will be without Alphonse Areola and Jarrod Bowen due to injury, while Fulham have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Key players to watch include Mohammed Kudus for West Ham and Joao Palhinha for Fulham, who have been standout performers for their respective teams. Rodrigo Muniz, who was recently named Premier League Player of the Month, will also be a player to watch for Fulham as they look to secure a vital victory at the London Stadium.