Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham v Huddersfield, claims Bilic has big decision to make on Mark Noble

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West Ham United take on Huddersfield Town in the Premier League this evening.

Pundit Mark Lawrenson has told BBC Sport that he thinks West Ham United will beat Huddersfield Town 2-1 in the Premier League this evening.

The Hammers have endured a dismal start to the new Premier League season, losing 4-0 at Manchester United, 3-2 at Southampton and 3-0 at Newcastle United to heap the pressure on manager Slaven Bilic.

Having been backed with new signings over the summer, Bilic needs to find results quickly in order to stand any chance of keeping his job, with the Croatian under increasing scrutiny.

Tonight, the Hammers are in action at the London Stadium for the first time this season, and they play host to a buoyant Huddersfield Town side, who have made an impressive start to the campaign.

The Terriers, who won promotion to the Premier League last season, have opened their season with two wins and a draw, with David Wagner impressing in the top flight so far.

Huddersfield now travel to London for the second time this season, and having beaten Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park on the opening weekend of the campaign, they head to the capital with confidence.

Ahead of tonight’s game, pundit Mark Lawrenson has told BBC Sport that he is actually backing West Ham to claim all three points in a 2-1 win, despite the huge difference in results for the two clubs so far this season.

Lawrenson did though add that West Ham boss Bilic faces a ‘big decision’ about midfielder Mark Noble, claiming that he doesn’t warrant a place in the team right now, despite his service to the club throughout his career.

“Huddersfield have made a super start to the season, in total contrast to West Ham, who have really struggled,” said Lawrenson. “Terriers fans will be confident they can keep that good start going, but I don’t see it being as easy as that.

“This is West Ham’s first home game of the season, and I am expecting a big improvement from them. I think Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has to make a big decision about midfielder Mark Noble, however. He is a top professional and has been a brilliant player for them, but does he still warrant a place in their side? Based on recent performances, I would have to say no,” he added.