West Ham United play host to AEK Larnaca on Thursday

West Ham United play host to AEK Larnaca on Thursday

West Ham United play host to AEK Larnaca on Thursday evening looking to complete their progress through to the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.

The Hammers secured a 2-0 advantage during the away first leg in Cyprus, setting them up to get the job done at the London Stadium.

Players to watch: Saïd Benrahma (WHU) has scored three of his last five goals between the 15th and 30th minute, including one against Villa on Sunday.

Larnaca may look to captain Ivan Trichkovski for late inspiration after three of his last six club goals arrived after the 80th minute.

Hot stat: Larnaca have collected an average of 1.33 yellow cards per UECL game this term (West Ham: 2.33).

West Ham United Europa Conference League form:

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West Ham United form (all competitions):

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AEK Larnaca Europa Conference League form:

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AEK Larnaca form (all competitions):

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West Ham United possible starting lineup:

Areola; Johnson, Ogbonna, Aguerd, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Fornals, Lanzini, Benrahma; Scamacca

AEK Larnaca possible starting lineup:

Piric; Casas, Milicevic, Tomovic, Garcia; Ledes, Pons; Rosales, Sanjurjo, Jakolis; Lopes

West Ham United 2-0 AEK Larnaca (West Ham to win 4-0 on aggregate) FT

With no Premier League or FA Cup fixture at the weekend, West Ham can place full focus on this contest. Even if the odd alteration is made, the Hammers have the tools to make this match as routine as they want, and it could prove to be a long night for the visitors.

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