Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League today - Julen Lopetegui remains without two key forwards for trip to St James’ Park

Newcastle United and West Ham United will go head-to-head at St James' Park in the Premier League on Monday evening.

The Hammers go to Newcastle on Monday night. Lopetegui said, "We are ready for high demands. "In my opinion Newcastle are one of the most complex teams in the league. They have a lot of technical, physical and tactical quality. We have to be aware of that and be ready to compete, and that is what we are all working on.

Lopetegui confirmed there is a "little problem with two players" before the trip to Newcastle but when pressed, refused to give names. He added that Niclas Fullkrug remains out but says that the German "is improving" as he continues to recover from an Achilles tendon injury.

Newcastle is in good form and takes on an underachieving West Ham team whose head coach is on thin ice this Monday. Back the home favorite without hesitation.

However, BBC football pundit Chris Sutton is not expecting any relief for the 58-year-old. He is backing Newcastle to continue their good form on Monday by winning 2-1 against West Ham.

Looking at the Newcastle team v West Ham. Eddie Howe and his players are hoping to build on their last three matches, that cup win over Chelsea and then Premier League victories over Arsenal and Forest.