West Ham Set to Begin New Era Under Lopetegui
West Ham United will kick off their Premier League campaign this weekend as they host Aston Villa at the London Stadium. The Hammers have undergone a significant transformation, replacing manager David Moyes with Julen Lopetegui, who has been busy reshaping the squad during the summer transfer window.
Lopetegui, the new West Ham boss, will be hoping to get off to a winning start and improve on the team’s ninth-placed finish last season, with the aim of securing European football for the upcoming season. The Spaniard has been on a spending spree, bringing in eight new players, including the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville, and Guido Rodriguez, among others.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their impressive performances in the Champions League last season. Under the guidance of Unai Emery, the Villans have become a force to be reckoned with and will be determined to continue their upward trajectory.
“The match-up between West Ham and Aston Villa promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams aiming to get their seasons off to a strong start.”
Key players to watch out for in this Premier League opener include West Ham’s new signing Fullkrug, who will be a significant threat up front, and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, who is the club’s highest-ever Premier League goalscorer in games played in London.
The match will take place on Saturday, August 18, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 pm at the London Stadium. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, while talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will also provide comprehensive coverage.
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