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West Ham United host Newcastle United at the London Stadium on Saturday. The visitors arrive in good form, having won three of the their last five Premier League matches. The Hammers, too, are on a decent run, and produced a good performance against the reigning champions Manchester City last time out, even if it ultimately did end in defeat.

Manuel Pellegrini will be desperate to see his side bounce back against the Magpies. The Chilean coach must be aggressive in his team selection and send his side out to chase a positive result.

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On the chalkboard

The Irons have plenty of attacking quality in their ranks. The likes of Felipe Anderson, Manuel Lanzini and Samir Nasri have the capacity to create chances, and Javier Hernandez is a reliable finisher. However, he was not tasked with leading the line last time out as Andy Carroll started ahead of the Mexican.

Carroll is past his best as injuries have taken a toll on his body. The Newcastle defence would find it all too easy to deal with the 30-year-old No. 9 were he to start again on Saturday. Rafa Benitez’s back line have the physicality and aerial prowess required to deal with the forward.

The man for the attack

For that reason, Hernandez ought to come back into the team.

With the technical ability and creativity in West Ham’s attacking midfield contingent, there ought to be plenty of service for the 105-cap Mexico international to thrive on. With his pace and movement, the 30-year-old is the ideal man to capitalise upon the build-up play of Anderson and Lanzini.

Marko Arnautovic is of course another striking option that Pellegrini could call upon, but considering he missed the Manchester City match due to illness he may not be ready to start on Saturday.