Newcastle vs West Ham Preview: Key Absences Impact Relegation Battle
Match Context
Newcastle host West Ham at St. James' Park in Newcastle on 17 May 2026, in Premier League Regular Season - 37. Newcastle sit 13th on 46 points, while West Ham are 18th with 36 points and currently in the relegation zone.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle face several defensive and midfield absences.
- Emil Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- Valentino Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- Lewis Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
- Fabian Schär (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is doubtful.
Key creator Bruno Guimarães, who has 9 goals and 5 assists in 27 league appearances, is available and will be central to Newcastle’s attacking plans.
West Ham Availability
West Ham have issues at the back and in attack.
- Łukasz Fabiański (Back Injury) is sidelined.
- Adama Traoré (Muscle Injury) is doubtful.
Their leading attacking contributor Jarrod Bowen, with 8 goals and 10 assists across 36 matches, is available and expected to carry much of West Ham’s offensive threat.
Impact Summary
Newcastle’s back line is weakened by the loss of Krafth, Livramento and Schär, while the doubtful status of Joelinton removes a powerful midfield runner. West Ham lose experienced cover in goal with Fabiański sidelined and may be without the direct pace of Adama Traoré, increasing the creative burden on Bowen in a crucial relegation battle.
