West Ham have been dealt a big blow ahead of their trip to St James’ Park with star midfielder suspended, they now may have to play a former Newcastle target. This will be a key battle in the race for Europe as West Ham sit four points ahead of Newcastle in the Premier League, but a home win would take the Geordies within touching distance of seventh. Star midfielder Edson Alvarez picked up his 10th booking of the season against Villa meaning he’ll be suspended, so Kalvin Phillips may have to start just a couple of months after Newcastle tried to sign him. Phillips will have a lot to prove aga…