Aston Villa come into this game after promising performances but indifferent results in their first four games back in the Premier League.
Any joy from the 2-0 win against Everton was quickly curtailed by a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace, leaving Villa with just three points thus far.
After a 5-0 battering at home again Manchester City on the opening weekend, West Ham have looked more impressive since in wins against Watford and Norwich.
New signing Sebastien Haller has particularly impressed, with the Frenchman scoring three goals in four games since his record move from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the battle of claret and blue.
When is the game?
Kick off at Villa Park is at 8pm UK time on Monday September 16.
How can I watch it?
Sky Sports will be broadcasting the game on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 7pm.
Sky subscribers can live stream the game using the Sky Go app.
Team News
Villa will definitely be without Trezeguet, who was sent off in the disappointing defeat at Palace. The Egyptian had started all four league games this season.
James Chester, Matt Targett and Jonathan Kodjia are all out injured ahead of West Ham’s visit.
The Hammers will be without Michail Antonio, who suffered a hamstring against Newport County and will miss several months.
Predicted Line-ups
Aston Villa – Heaton; Guilbert, Engels, Mings, Taylor; Luiz, McGinn, Grealish; El Ghazi, Wesley, Jota
West Ham – Fabianski; Fredericks, Diop, Ogbonna, Masuaku; Noble, Rice; Anderson, Lanzini, Yarmolenko; Haller
Odds
Villa 17/10
Draw 13/5
West Ham 13/8
Our Prediction
Both sides have struggled at the back this season, so expect both teams to have chances and probably score.
Both teams also like to play with attacking fullbacks which allow wide players to drift inside, so the game is likely to have a high intensity with counter attacks aplenty. West Ham more than Villa have the players to take advantage of such situations.
Aston Villa 1-2 West Ham
