West Ham Seeks First Home Win Against Brentford in London Derby

West Ham United has yet to secure a home victory this season (alongside Wolverhampton), with their only league win dating back to August (a 3-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest).

The curtain falls on Premier League Matchweek 8 on Monday evening, as West Ham hosts Brentford at London Stadium in a clash that neither side can afford to lose, given their disappointing starts to the season.

The "Hammers" enter the match in a precarious position, sitting 19th in the league table with just 4 points from 7 games. New manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who took over last month following Graham Potter, is eager to secure his first win with the team and end a string of poor results.

West Ham has failed to win at home this season (alongside Wolverhampton), with their only league victory coming in August’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Nuno hopes tonight’s match will provide a morale boost, particularly since he has a personal “double target” to achieve, having previously led Nottingham Forest to a 3-1 victory over Brentford in the season opener. Ahead of the game, Nuno said: "I’m looking forward to my first match at home! We understand the importance of playing on our turf, and we want to turn it into a true fortress."

Match Details:

• Match: West Ham United vs Brentford (London Derby)
• Venue: London Stadium
• Time: 10:00 PM Mecca / 10:00 PM Amman
• Occasion: Conclusion of Premier League Matchweek 8

Brentford’s Away Struggles

Meanwhile, Brentford is not far from the relegation zone, sitting 16th with 7 points. Although a win tonight could move them up to 13th, coach Keith Andrews’ side has struggled away from home this season, losing all three of their away matches.

The "Bees" have shown inconsistent form since last summer and have not won consecutive games since May. They also hold the fourth-worst defensive record in the league, conceding 12 goals. Andrews acknowledged the need for improvement: "Every aspect of the game can improve. The team is still new and needs time, but we want to see changes soon, not later."

Team News: Soucek Returns, Vokřál Out

West Ham receives a boost with the return of Czech midfielder Tomáš Souček after serving a three-match suspension, making him available to Nuno for the first time. However, striker Niklas Vokřál remains sidelined due to injury, while Callum Wilson is expected to start his second match as a starter.

For Brentford, the team suffered a major blow as Anthony Millambo is confirmed out for the season with an ACL injury. On the positive side, Reece Nelson and Gustavo Núñez are back to full fitness, and full-back Aaron Hickey has returned to training.

Head-to-Head Statistics (Brentford Dominates)

Brentford boasts an impressive record against West Ham in the Premier League, winning 6 of 8 encounters (versus one West Ham win and one draw), a remarkable 75% win rate.

London Derby Woes: West Ham has struggled in derby matches this season, losing all four London derbies with a combined score of 12-2.

Milestone for Paquetá: Brazilian star Lucas Paquetá is set to play his 100th Premier League match.