WEST HAM – STOKE Premier League 16 April 2018

PREMIER LEAGUE WEST HAM – STOKE

Both teams play their part in the elite. No benefit in terms of motivation

State of form

West Ham is currently 14th in the Premier League and 6 points clear of the relegation zone. After a bad series of 3 setbacks, the Hammers have responded well by avoiding defeat in the last 2 days. They first won at home against Southampton (3-0) before bringing a good draw from the lawn Chelsea (1-1).
At the trouble since the beginning of the season, Stoke ranks in the 19th and penultimate Premier League with 4 points behind the first non-relegation training. Last weekend, the Potters were defeated at home by Tottenham (1-2), signing a fourth consecutive loss.

WEST HAM – STOKE

For West Ham, the workforce is largely diminished by injuries. Reid, Obiang, Antonio and the usual backup Byram are stranded in the infirmary. The Hammers are hoping for the return of their striker Andy Carroll. The team presents the 3rd worst defense of the championship.
On the side of Stoke, the experienced midfielder Adam is suspended for this meeting while substitutes Grant and Stafylidis and the important striker Choupo-Moting are injured. Former Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer is back from injury. The Potters have the worst defense in the Premier League. Jesé and Affelay will probably be out of the group until the end of the season

In the first leg, Stoke was heavily defeated at home by West Ham (0-3).