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·26 August 2024
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Hammers begin domestic cup campaign under Julen Lopetegui
West Ham begin their Carabao Cup campaign at home to Bournemouth this week.
New manager Julen Lopetegui got his first competitive win in charge of the Hammers on Saturday, overcoming Crystal Palace.
The Irons boss was delighted with their second-half improvement at Selhurst Park and now turns attentions to the Cherries clash as West Ham look for cup success.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
West Ham vs Bournemouth is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off time on Wednesday 28 August, 2024.
The London Stadium will host.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 7.35pm.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
West Ham could ring the changes, having opted to bed their new signings in slowly. Jean-Clair Todibo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville could all realistically start.
Up and running: West Ham beat Crystal Palace on Saturday
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Edson Alvarez returned for the Palace win, clearing up any injury worries for Lopetegui at this stage.
For Bournemouth, there are no fresh injury concerns at this stage.
Such is the strength and depth West Ham boast in their squad these days, they look better equipped to deal with the tight turnaround.
West Ham to win, 2-1.
West Ham wins: 8
Draws: 7
Bournemouth wins: 4
West Ham to win: 23.20
Draw (90 mins): 13/5
Bournemouth to win: 2/1