Overview
- West Ham can draw level on points with Burnley and secure successive Premier League home wins for the first time since October 2024 with a victory.
- Nuno urged supporters to get behind the team, with a march planned before kick-off by fans protesting against the board.
- After early tinkering, he went back to basics against Newcastle, and the side scored more in that match than across their previous four home games.
- Callum Wilson was praised for his focal role as Nuno said his minutes will be managed, and the striker has six goals in his last four starts against Burnley.
- Agent-driven links have raised questions over Niclas Fullkrug as he battles injuries, while Nuno lauded Freddie Potts’ breakout display but cautioned against big comparisons.