West Ham United host Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium on Saturday as Premier League football returns after the season's first international break.
The home side will go into the game full of confidence after picking up their first win of the season against Nottingham Forest just before the pause in the domestic season. Meanwhile, the break came just at the right time for Tottenham as they saw their perfect start to 2025/26 come to an end with a surprising defeat at home to Bournemouth.
The result turned out to be a watershed moment for the club as it proved to be executive chairman Daniel Levy's last game before his departure. The 63-year-old left after nearly 25 years at the club during the international break, meaning Spurs will effectively start a new era against the Hammers.
While Graham Potter's team will be out to prove that their win against Forest was not a flash in the pan, Tottenham will look to get back to winning ways.
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West Ham vs. Tottenham lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
The home side have just re-signed veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski on a short-term deal, while Igor Julio has also arrived on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. Both players are in contention to feature in the game on Saturday.
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As far as injuries are concerned for West Ham, Niclas Fullkrug has calf strain, and Potter said he will be assessed in the run-up to kickoff. Additionally, Luis Guilherme and George Earthy are out with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively.
West Ham will rely on the experience of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Max Kilman in defence to keep a potent Spurs forward line at bay. From an attacking perspective for the home side, a lot will depend on what Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen can do to unlock what has been a sturdy Tottenham defence so far this season. The former has scored in his last two domestic games across all competitions and will be looking to add to his tally on Saturday.
West Ham predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Hermansen (GK) — Wan-Bissaka, Kilman, Mavropanos, Diouf — Ward-Prowse, Soucek — Fernandes, Paqueta, Bowen — Wilson
Injured: Fullkrug (calf), Luis Guilherme (shoulder), Earthy (ankle)
Suspended: None
Tottenham will be licking their lips at the sight of a shaky West Ham defence that has conceded eight goals in their first three Premier League games. If Potter's volatile defence is not up to the mark, the Spurs' frontline could be in for a field day on Saturday.
This includes both their new recruits, who could be in line for their Premier League debuts at the London Stadium. Xavi Simons and deadline-day signing Randal Kolo Muani are primed to make their first appearances for the visitors, but only the former should be in with a chance of starting.
On the injury front, Kota Takai (foot), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL) and Radu Dragusin (ACL) are absent for the visitors, although the latter has resumed training as he steps up his recovery. Dominic Solanke and Yves Bissouma are in with a chance of returning from minor ailments.
Tottenham predicted starting XI ( 4-2-3-1, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence — Palhinha, Bentancur — Kudus, Sarr, Simons — Richarlison
Injured: Kota Takai (foot), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Solanke (ankle, doubt), Bissouma (undisc., doubt)
Suspended: None
West Ham vs. Tottenham match details
- Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Kickoff time: 5:30 p.m. local / 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT
- Location: London Stadium, London, (England)
- Competition: Premier League
- Referee: Jarrod Gillett
- VAR: John Brooks
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