West Ham vs Southampton team news: Dimitri Payet returns to the starting XI as the Hammers look to get back on track
The team news from the London Stadium
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.West Ham have made eight changes to the side that ran out against Accrington Stanley in the third of the EFL Cup last Wednesday.
Dimitri Payet, Michail Antonio and Mark Noble all return to Slaven Bilic’s starting side as the likes of Edimilson Fernandes, Pedro Obiang and Sofiane Feghouli drop to the bench.
Bilic’s men are looking to get their season back on track, having taken only three points from their opening five Premier League fixtures.
They line up against Southampton who remain unbeaten in three across all competitions.
As for the visitors, Claude Puel has made nine changes to his team following their 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
Charlie Austin has kept his place, after scoring from the spot in his side’s midweek win, while Nathan Redmond and Dusan Tadic both return.
Youngster James Ward-Prowse drops to the bench but Harrison Reed has been left of Puel’s match day squad.
Although Southampton are currently unbeaten from three, they only sit two points ahead of West Ham in the league.
A win today would take them to either 10th or ninth in the league.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments