By Tiger Tim
October 17 2008
The Premiership returns this weekend and Hull take on West Ham at the KC Stadium.Hull will be looking to make it 4 wins out of 4 against London opposition this weekend.Having already beaten Fulham,Arsenal and Tottenham. The Tigers go into Sundays match full of confidence. It was a month to Remember for the Tigers in September, picking up 10 points out of a possible 12.
West Ham arrive at the KC stadium on the back of Gianfranco Zola's 1st defeat as manager a disappointing 3-1 reverse against Bolton at Upton park.
Hull are without the injured Craig Fagan while Anthony Gardner, Stelios and Nick Barmby are doubtful.
Hull are also sweating on the fitness on Marlon King who picked up a back problem whilst away with Jamica Geovanni goes into the game having scored against all 3 London oppents so far.
West Ham are without Dean Ashton,Daniel Gabbidon, Jonathan Spector or Keiron Dyer.
Diego Tristan could be in line to make his West ham debut.
Hull: Myhill, McShane, Turner, Zayatte, Dawson, Marney, Ashbee, Boateng, Geovanni, King, Cousin.
West Ham have not won at Hull in 54 years, since a 0-1 triumph in the old Second Division on 13 September 1954.
The Hammers' last victory over the Tigers was 7-1 at Upton Park on 6 October 1990 in the second tier.
Home and away
League (inc PL): Hull 8 wins, West Ham 11, Draws 13
at Hull only
League (inc PL): Hull 6 wins, West Ham 3, Draws 7
Prem: Hull 0 wins, West Ham 0, Draws 0
Venue: KC Stadium
Date: Sunday, 19 October
Kick-off: 1500 BST
Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 Live & highlights on Match of the Day 2