After a slow start to the campaign in the season opener to Newcastle United, West Ham were unfortunate to not pick up points in a stronger performance against London rivals, Arsenal.
West Ham will continue their season with a challenging Sunday night game vs Nuno Espírito Santo's Wolves. The Portuguese will look to continue his good run against West Ham, where his side have not conceded to the Londoners.
During midweek, West Ham comfortably put aside League One opposition, Hull City, in a 5-1 win in the Carabao Cup. Sebastien Haller once again scored a brace in this year's competition.
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Team News
The Hammers will be without Issa Diop and Josh Cullen after the pair both tested positive for Coronavirus. David Moyes will also be missed for the same reason.
Mark Noble could return to the matchday squad after recovering from a toe injury which saw him miss out on last weekend's defeat.
Young defender, Harrison Ashby, was stretchered off against Hull City after picking up an injury to his shoulder. He is likely to miss this weekend's game.
Wolves
New signing, Nelson Semedo, is in-line to make his debut for the Club after joining on a permanent deal from Spanish giants, Barcelona.
Fellow new signing, Marcal, looks to miss the game after coming off injured during Wolves most recent defeat to Manchester City. This could mean a first start of the season for Vinagre.
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Predicted Lineups
West Ham United: Fabianski; Fredericks, Ogbonna, Balbuena, Masuaku; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Fornals, Yarmolenko; Antonio.
Wolves: Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Vinagre; Traore, Jimenez, Podence.
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Ones to Watch
West Ham United - Andriy Yarmolenko
The Ukrainian scored a brace and also claimed two assists in the midweek fixture against Hull City and is looking for his first start of the season, in the League.
His dangerous left foot, and his sharpness could catch the Wolves backline on the backfoot, especially with his eye on goal.
The winger could also take the penalties, like he did on Tuesday night, if Mark Noble does not return to the Starting XI.
Wolves - Raul Jimenez
The striker has scored two goals so far this campaign, one with his right-foot and the other with a good header vs Manchester City.
Scoring 17 goals last season, the Portuguese finisher will definitely look to build on the 3 goals he's scored against the Hammers in previous meetings.
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Previous Meeting
West Ham United 0-2 Wolves (20/06/2020)
The last game between these two teams was the first game since the return of football after lockdown ended in June.
A one-sided game saw Wolves break the deadlock in the 74' minute with a great header from Jimenez.
It was only 10 minutes later where Neto made an impact off the bench and smashed the ball past Fabianski to make it 2-0 with an emphatic finish.
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Where to Watch
UK residents will be able to watch the game live on BT Sports on Sunday, 27th September. from 6:30 PM with the game kicking off at 7:00 PM.
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Prediction
West Ham United 1-2 Wolves