The past decade has been remarkably memorable for Leicester City, from winning the Premier League title in 2016 to lifting the FA Cup trophy in 2021. However, those memories, including their achievements, could turn to dust if they fail to defeat West Ham United in this match. Despite a respectable 0-0 draw with Newcastle on Monday, the team’s fate still hangs in the balance, depending on events just over 190 miles away from Goodison Park on this “Survival Sunday.” In Merseyside, a victory for Everton would send the Foxes, along with Leeds, to the Championship, regardless of what happens here. This means that Dean Smith’s men must secure only their second win in nine home matches. Today, Bertrand, Soyuncu, Dewsbury-Hall, Ward, Vestergaard, and Justin, who is nursing a knee injury, will be unable to take the field.
West Ham have the UEFA Conference League final on the horizon, where they also have an obligation to avoid a setback in their first major cup final in 17 years. Considering this, no radical rotation is expected, although there is a chance that a few fringe players will take the field as David Moyes’ side aims to reach 43 points. After 37 rounds of the current championship, the visitors have recorded 11 wins and seven draws, accumulating 40 points and securing the 14th position in the league table. Skamaka, who has a knee injury, will be unavailable for today’s match.
