West Ham host Brentford seeking first home win under Espírito Santo

West Ham United host Brentford at the London Stadium on Monday evening, with both clubs under pressure after slow starts to the Premier League season. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. BST as the Hammers, 19th with four points, seek a first home win under new manager Nuno Espírito Santo, while Brentford sit 16th with seven points and are looking to extend a run of improved performances.

West Ham arrive having drawn 1-1 at Everton and then lost 2-0 at Arsenal in Espírito Santo's opening two league games, results that left the club on a four-game winless run. The new manager has shifted toward a more compact defensive shape, and selection is expected to reflect a more combative approach in midfield. Tomas Soucek returns from suspension and is available for selection, but striker Niclas Füllkrug remains sidelined with a thigh or quadriceps injury and will not be involved. George Earthy is also unavailable with a hamstring problem. Alphonse Areola is likely to keep goal, while midfield options such as Mateus Fernandes and Soungoutou Magassa have been linked with starting roles alongside Lucas Paquetá, who has been one of West Ham's most consistent performers this season. There is...