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est Ham will have to dispense with the suspended Declan Rice as they look to get back on the winning track against Watford this afternoon.
A month ago, this would have been quite a favorable match for David Moyes’ team, although three losses on the rebound have seriously undermined their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
It is important to take some perspective, of course, and highlight the fact that it is remarkable that West Ham have been so consistently good for so long, although the fact that their decline has apparently come as a result of key injuries is hugely frustrating. .
For the short trip to Vicarage Road, Moyes will also be short of Rice. The England midfielder’s reserve during the Boxing Day loss at home to Southampton sees him suspended, depriving West Ham of another defensive shield.
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West Ham before XI: West Ham XI (4-2-3-1): Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Diop, Johnson; Kral, Soucek; Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals; Antonio
Injured: Kurt Zouma, Angelo Ogbonna
Start date and time: 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28
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