Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article stated that Benrahma would start in this game which was obviously wrong. While it would be easier to delete this article, in the interest of transparency, we decided not to do it. Our apologies and this article has been updated accordingly.
West Ham United will clash heads with Norwich City at the London Stadium on Wednesday night, hoping to pick up a win and break into the top four of the Premier League table. The Hammers will be heading into the contest on the back of a thrilling 2-0 victory over Leeds United in the third round of the FA Cup, whereas the visitors recorded a 1-0 win versus Charlton Athletic.
David Moyes will probably opt for his usual 4-2-3-1 formation against Norwich City; however, the Scottish tactician is expected to make a couple of changes from the last game for the upcoming home encounter. Lukasz Fabianski might get the nod over Alphonse Areola in goal, whereas Vladimir Coufal looks likely to make his way back into the starting eleven.
4-2-3-1 West Ham United Predicted Lineup Vs Norwich City
Defence
Lukasz Fabianski will operate in between the sticks for the home side. The Polish international will hope to put up a strong performance and secure a clean sheet on Wednesday.
Issa Diop will form the customary centre-half partnership with Craig Dawson at the heart of West Ham’s backline.
Vladimir Coufal should be a starter at the right wing-back spot, whereas Ben Johnson will start on the other flank as the left-back. Up against the Canaries, the full-backs will be expected to stay compact defensively.
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Midfield
Tomas Soucek will continue to feature alongside Declan Rice in the holding midfield position, with the latter being assigned with more of a defensive role to shield the home side’s back-four.
Manuel Lanzini will slot in the attacking midfield position to complete the midfield trio. The Argentina international will be determined to engineer some clear-cut goal scoring chances for the front men.
Nikola Vlasic will have to settle for a place on the bench but might come in the latter stages of the game if needed.
Attack
Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen are expected to take up the wide positions, playing on the left and right-wing, respectively.
Michail Antonio is expected to lead the line for the hosts against Dean Smith’s men on Monday. The Englishman will be hoping to make the most of his chances when he faces off against the Norwich defence that has conceded fourteen goals in their last five Premier League matches.
Fabianski
Coufal Diop Dawson Johnson
Soucek Rice
Bowen Lanzini Fornals
Antonio
