Julen Lopetegui is under pressure to deliver his first home win as West Ham boss on Saturday as the Hammers host an Ipswich side that appears to be finding its feet in the Premier League.  Expectations had been high for the hosts this season following Lopetegui's appointment as David Moyes' replacement alongside a string of high-profile player signings.

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Edson Alvarez is expected to make an immediate return to the starting lineup as West Ham host Ipswich Town today. The Mexican midfielder has served a one-match suspension - missing the draw with Brentford - for a red card against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup,