And Bilic, who explained that he was pleased to see Manuel Lanzini return to action at Ewood Park, added that Diafra Sakho and Winston Reid are also back in training.
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Despite their league dip, though, the Hammers are flying at Upton Park having not suffered defeat there in the top flight since August, while Sunderland have struggled on their travels, winning just two of their last 15 away league games.
However Noble has always been overlooked as a full global for the Three Lions, despite the central midfielder bagging three goals and providing three assists in the Premier League for the Hammers this term.
Former Newcastle ace Carroll could feature when he faces his former manager Sam Allardyce, but January signing Emmanuel Emenike is expected to lead the line after scoring a brace in their FA Cup clash against Blackburn this past weekend. He had a 31% win percentage rate compared to new boss Slaven Bilic who has won 38% of his games in charge.
It is a great time to be a West Ham fan right now, at least that’s what the resident Hammers in the Transfer Tavern keep informing us.
“They should appreciate that he did great for West Ham, first and foremost”, said Bilic.
Sunderland have allowed their opponents 158 shots on target against them this season, more than any other team in the top flight.
West Ham are on a roll.
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Sunderland have conceded the joint-most penalties in the Premier League this season along with Norwich City (7). Highlights of the match will be made available via the BT Sport app.
