West Brom are even worse than West Ham as Nuno targets Baggies’ Achilles heel

West Ham United host West Bromwich Albion at London Stadium in a Championship clash between two sides notorious for conceding first. West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has urged his players to start faster after going behind eight times across 15 matches this season. Meanwhile, James Morrison's fifth-placed Baggies have conceded the opening goal in eight of their 12 league fixtures, creating an opportunity for the Hammers to capitalize on early defensive errors.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen appears fit following an ankle issue, giving the hosts added strength alongside prolific bench options such as Mohamadou Kante and Tomas Soucek. While West Brom enter with seven points from their last three games, their struggles in playing out from the back could allow high-pressing West Ham attackers like Divine Mukasa and Pablo to force costly mistakes.