Newcastle vs West Ham LIVE commentary: Howe deals with more injury problems ahead of Hammers clash – kick-off time, team news and talkSPORT coverage

Newcastle host West Ham at St James' Park this Saturday lunchtime, exclusively live on talkSPORT.

The magpies They are struggling to reach the high standards they set last season and now risk falling to the bottom half.

Eddie Howe's team is tenth in the first division and face a tough battle to qualify for European football again.

Injuries have played a role in his struggles and the hammers They will try to take advantage of them, since their goal is to leave five undefeated.

Newcastle vs West Ham: Isak on the move?

Alejandro Isak has been talking about his future in Newcastle while on international duty with Sweden this week.

Arsenal He is reportedly still being monitored, with the club understood to be looking for a physical centre-forward this summer.

​​Isak claimed he had “not even thought” about leaving the Magpies anytime soon, but admitted anything could happen once the window opens.

The 24-year-old said: “It doesn't affect me much. It has been talked about many times, in many windows.

“I see it as such. “Everyone knows that summer is coming and, if things happen, things can happen, but I haven't even thought about it.”

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Newcastle vs West Ham: team news

Lewis Miley has become the latest Newcastle player to be injured.

The 17-year-old suffered a back problem while on international duty and is expected to be out for more than a month.

He will join Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Joelinton and Nick Papa on the sidelines with all those stars out long term.

Kieran TrippierHarvey Barnes and Valentino Livramento should return for the match.

As for West Ham, Edson Álvarez will serve a suspension for 10 yellow cards.

Mohammed Kudus He was banged up but should be fit to play, while Maxwell Cornet is also fine.

Lucas Paqueta started both of Brazil's games this international break and it could be a risk to start again this weekend.

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Newcastle vs West Ham: What has been said?

talk SPORT Simon Jordan He has insisted Howe deserves another season at Newcastle after what he has achieved.

Toon have not sported the same team that finished in the top four last season, suffering from an increase in matches this year.

And there has been talk that Howe could be replaced at the end of the season with the Toon struggling to finish in the top 10, let alone the top four.

However, Jordan believes Newcastle would be It is foolish to let the English coach go. So soon after what you have achieved and you believe you have earned at least another year.

He said: “I think he deserves another chance to continue the build. I think Newcastle will finish in the top 10.”

“It's not a success compared to what they had last season, but it is a degree of stability.

“If they can launch that and buy better players to continue their progress, then I think it's worthy of another season.

“But I still maintain the same opinion: if the final objective, if Amanda Staveley “You want to open your mouth and tell people they're going to win it all, you need to describe how they're going to do it.”

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Newcastle vs West Ham: talkSPORT coverage

This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, March 30.

Kickoff at St. James' Park is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the game hosted by Reshmin Chowdhury.

Commentary will come from Adam Bridge and former England striker. Dean Ashton.