West Ham United boss David Moyes has named his side to face Aston Villa at the London Stadium.
The Hammers will look to move out of the Premier League’s relegation zone when they take on Villa, with Moyes’ men currently sat 18th and a point off safety, but knowing that a point would move them up to 17th and a win would take them to 14th spot.
As the Irons look to build momentum from Thursday’s 2-0 win over AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League, Moyes has made five changes to face Villa from the side that beat the Cypriot side in midweek.
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Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola starts in goal and while he is making his 35th club appearance, today is his his full home league debut.
In defence, Thilo Kehrer, Kurt Zouma and Nayef Aguerd keep their places in the back four from the win in Cyprus, with Emerson replacing Aaron Cresswell at left-back.
Having both come off the bench in midweek, Lucas Paqueta and Tomas Soucek both return to the starting side, playing either side of Declan Rice in midfield.
Jarrod Bowen and Danny Ings have both also been recalled after a midweek rest, with Said Benrahma joining them in the forward line.
Aaron Cresswell, Flynn Downes, Manuel Lanzini and Pablo Fornals all drop to the bench from midweek.
Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski remains out of action after undergoing an eye operation earlier this month. Right-back Vladimir Coufal is also sidelined with a heel issue. Michail Antonio is not in the squad due to a calf issue.
Meanwhile, Villa boss Unai Emery has made one change from the side that beat Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League eight days ago.
West Ham United starting XI: Alphonse Areola; Thilo Kehrer, Kurt Zouma, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson; Tomas Soucek, Declan Rice, Lucas Paqueta; Jarrod Bowen, Danny Ings, Said Benrahma
Substitutes: Joseph Anang, Ben Johnson, Angelo Ogbonna, Aaron Cresswell, Flynn Downes, Manuel Lanzini, Pablo Fornals, Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet
Aston Villa starting XI : Emiliano Martinez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Alex Moreno; Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey; John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey; Ollie Watkins
Substitutes: Robin Olsen, Diego Carlos, Calum Chambers, Ashley Young, Lucas Digne, Viljami Sinsalo, Bertrand Traore, Jhon Duran,
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