MX23RW : Thursday, May 23 15:34:37| >> :120:11051:11051:
[monks data]
Attendance: 20,067
Watford logo
Premier League | Gameweek 38
May 12, 2019 at 3pm UK
 
West Ham logo

1-4

Deulofeu (46')
Holebas (48')
FT(HT: 0-2)
Noble (15', 78' pen.), Lanzini (39'), Arnautovic (71')

Jack Wilshere set to start for West Ham at Watford

Jack Wilshere set to start for West Ham at Watford
© Reuters
The 27-year-old has endured another injury-hit season.

Jack Wilshere is in line for his first start since September when West Ham travel to Watford.

The former England midfielder has endured another injury-hit season but is finally fit after two separate ankle problems.

Wilshere came on as a substitute against Southampton last weekend and set up West Ham's third goal in their 3-0 win.

The 27-year-old moved to east London from Arsenal last summer but has started just four matches, all of which were defeats.

But manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed Wilshere is in contention for a place in the starting line-up for the final match of the campaign at Vicarage Road.

"Jack is ready to start and he will be involved in the squad list. When he came on in the last game he did very well," said Pellegrini.

Samir Nasri is also fit after a calf problem but his chances of landing a new contract are slim after injuries hindered him during his initial six-month spell.

Striker Andy Carroll, out with an ankle injury, is another player poised to leave when his contract runs out.

Victory at Watford would guarantee a top-10 finish for West Ham, which Pellegrini feels would be a successful first campaign in charge.

The Hammers struggled against relegation for much of last term amid a backdrop of fan unrest.

"The top 10 would mean that we have had a good season, especially if we compare it to last season with all the different issues and goals conceded, points, everything," added Pellegrini.

"But that must not be our comparison. It is important to know that we have made improvements but we must try to do better next season.

"Last season we finished 13th, so if we finish in the first 10 teams it will be a good position.

"But in the future, we must work harder to try and continue improving."

ga('create', 'UA-72310761-1', 'auto', {'name': 'pacontentapi'});
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'referrer', location.origin);
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension1', 'By Andy Sims, Press Association Sport');
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension2', 'f43b654b-db91-4dfa-bcfc-13a4a21e6f0a');
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension3', 'paservice:sport,paservice:sport:club-news,paservice:sport:football,paservice:sport:uk');
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension6', 'story');
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension7', 'composite');
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension8', null);
ga('pacontentapi.set', 'dimension9', 'sport:football');
ga('pacontentapi.send', 'pageview', { 'location': location.href, 'page': (location.pathname + location.search + location.hash), 'title': 'Wilshere set to return for West Ham\u2019s Watford trip'});

ID:358816: cacheID:358816:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:4281:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Victor Camarasa celebrates scoring for Cardiff City on December 29, 2018
Read Next:
Spurs 'very interested' in Camarasa
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CManchester CityMan City38287396346291
2Arsenal38285591296289
3Liverpool382410486414582
4Aston Villa382081076611568
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs382061274611366
6Chelsea381891177631463
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle381861485622360
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd38186145758-160
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham381410146074-1452
10Crystal Palace381310155758-149
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton381212145562-748
12Bournemouth38139165467-1348
13Fulham38138175561-647
14Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38137185065-1546
15Everton38139164051-1140
16Brentford38109195665-939
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3899204967-1832
RLuton TownLuton3868245285-3326
RBurnley3859244178-3724
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd38372835104-6916


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!