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Jan 18, 2015 at 1.30pm UK
 
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Carroll (49'), Amalfitano (69'), Downing (72')
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Preview: West Ham United vs. Hull City

Sports Mole previews the Premier League match at Upton Park between West Ham United and Hull City.

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce will be hopeful of guiding his side to their first win in seven games when they host Hull City on Sunday afternoon.

The Hammers' early form has ensured that they remain in seventh position in the Premier League table, but aside from edging past Everton in a penalty shootout on Tuesday night, they haven't recorded a win in 90 minutes since December 20.

Allardyce could hand a start to on-loan midfielder Alex Song, who recovered from illness to play 60 minutes against the Toffees in the FA Cup in midweek.

Winger Morgan Amalfitano, who was introduced as a second-half substitute during that game, could also get the nod over Matt Jarvis.

Hull make the trip to Upton Park desperate to improve on a scoring record that has seen them fail to net in six of their last eight matches in all competitions.

However, manager Steve Bruce has been dealt a double blow after front duo Nikica Jelavic and Abel Hernandez were ruled out for up to six weeks through injury.

Their absence could lead to an immediate return for Sone Aluko, who was sidelined for last week's loss at West Bromwich Albion, while Gaston Ramirez is also pushing for inclusion in the starting lineup.

West Ham United:

Form in Premier League: DWLLDD
Form in all competitions: LLDDDD

Possible starting lineup: Adrian, Cresswell, Tomkins, Amalfitano, Carroll, Downing, Noble, Jenkinson, Collins, Song, Valencia

Hull City:

Form in Premier League: LLWLWL
Form in all competitions: LWLWLL

Possible starting lineup: McGregor, Figueroa, Bruce, Davies, Chester, Elmohamady, Meyler, Livermore, Quinn, Ince, Aluko

Sports Mole says: 2-0


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