Newcastle United v West Ham United: match preview

Many people would say Jonjo Shelvey and Jamaal Lascelles are Newcastle’s best players but after injuries cost them their places the fit again pair are struggling to get back into a team which has won its past three games. Rafael Benítez – a manager much admired by West Ham’s hierarchy – hopes this momentum will not be disrupted by a planned fans’ protest against Mike Ashley’s 11-year ownership of Newcastle whereby supporters will delay entry into St James’ Park until the 11th minute. Louise Taylor

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