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English Premier League
10/5/2014

West Ham United vs Queens Park Rangers

Home - West Ham United
Last away matches - L-D-W-L-W-L

West Ham United defeated Liverpool in their last home outing but it has been an otherwise disappointing start to the campaign for Sam Allardyce’s side, with the Hammers picking up just seven points from their opening six matches.West Ham United are again without long-serving midfielder Mark Noble. Diego Poyet could continue in the holding midfield role but Sam Allardyce may look to restore Kevin Nolan to the starting line-up, given the absence of the vice-captain Noble. Alex Song could play at the base of the diamond, with Nolan at the top and Morgan Amalfitano and Stewart Downing wide. Guy Demel has missed training this week and may not be fit, with Carl Jenkinson the obvious replacement.

Away - Queens Park Rangers
Last away matches - L-L-L-L-W-W

Rangers look like a side struggling to adjust to life back in the top tier of English football and, having leaked 13 league goals already this term, it could well be another tough afternoon for the QPR rearguard against the Hammers.Queens Park Rangers should have Sandro fit but late fitness tests for hamstring victims Jordan Mutch and Joey Barton could weaken their midfield. Rangers have lost all three of their away matches so far, scoring one goal and conceding ten on the road.

Asian Handicap
Home - (-0.75)
Away - (+0.75)
Pick - West Ham United (-0.75)
Odds - 2.23
Stakes - 8/10