Soler replaces Rodriguez in only change from 0-0 draw against Everton

West Ham United eased the pressure on new manager Julen Lopetegui with a surprise 2-0 victory away to in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday.

West Ham ease Julen Lopetegui pressure but Newcastle win must prove just the start - Under-fire manager’s confusing Hammers blueprint gets much clearer in hugely impressive display at St James’ Park

Goals from Tomas Soucek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka earned West Ham a fine victory at St James' Park on a night their manager was under pressure

Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League, even if that might be a difficult prospect given how Liverpool have shot off in front. On their part, even though they’re in something of a transition season under Julen Lopetegui, West Ham will want to be competing for European football.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on from Monday night's impressive 2-0 win away to Newcastle.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui has admitted he faces a nervous wait on the fitness of certain players for their clash with Arsenal this weekend. It is a short turnaround for the Hammers, following on

Julen Lopetegui believes Arsenal are the ‘best team in the Premier League’ as West Ham prepare to host the Gunners on Saturday. The Hammers look to continue their recent upturn in form when they face Mikel Arteta’s side at London Stadium.