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West Ham will check on the fitness of Emerson Palmieri, who has missed their last two games with a groin injury.

Maxwel Cornet is the only definite absentee as he continues to recover from a hamstring problem.

Aston Villa will assess Ollie Watkins, who came off during Thursday's victory against Ajax with a cut to his leg.

Diego Carlos sustained a hamstring injury in that game and is unlikely to be available, while captain John McGinn begins a three-match ban.

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

  • West Ham are unbeaten in their past eight home league games against Aston Villa, winning four and drawing four.