Newcastle v West Ham
Newcastle have been doing great in recents weeks picking up points where they have been expected to be rolled over. Looking a bit further into it though and you will see that Newcastles overall performances have been pretty poor.
Against Spurs they were run ragged an had it not been for Given they wouldve been onto a big hammering.
Birmingham game losing 5-1 is a result that has been coming for them imo. At the back they are extrmeely poor at the minute due the injuries which have savaged the team.
Midfield is suffering badly with the loss of both Emre and Parker and both are doubtful for the gameon Saturday. If they both dont make it then its a huge blow to them.
Sibierski also went off which leaves him questionable also.
Another problem for Newcastle just now is if it isn't working for them they dont have a plan B. Then their bench is so weak just now they dont have players capable of coming on and changing the game.
West Ham themselves havent been great either it has to be said but Curbishley is bringing in players with a bit of fight and bite for the club.
I think they will start picking up results and believethey will start at St James Park.
Definately some value in laying the home side.
Lay Newcastle @ 1.96 Betfair (5/10)