UPTON PARK
11TH FEBRUARY 2014 - KICK OFF 19:45
• Consecutive 2-0 wins over Swansea City and Aston Villa have moved the Hammers up to 15th place in the league, one position above the Canaries by virtue of a superior goal difference.
• The win against the Villans means the Hammers are now three games without defeat in the Premier League, with a 0-0 draw at Chelsea also contributing to the run which has seen Sam Allardyce's side take seven points from a possible nine.
• On Tuesday night the home side will be looking to record just their second victory at the Boleyn Ground in 2014.
• Norwich City arrive in east London having drawn 0-0 with Manchester City at Carrow Road at the weekend.
• The Canaries have gone three matches without a win in the Premier League, their last success coming against Hull City in a 1-0 win on 18 January.
• Chris Hughton's side will be looking to win on their travels for the first time in four matches since they overcame West Bromwich Albion in December 2013.
Team news
West Ham United
• Andy Carroll serves the second match of his three-game ban on Tuesday night, following his red card versus Swansea City.
• Joey O'Brien is the Hammers' only long-term injury casualty with the full-back having undergone an operation on the shoulder he dislocated against Chelsea.
• Joe Cole (calf) and Mohamed Diame (gashed leg) missed the trip to Birmingham but could be fit for the visit of Norwich.
Norwich City
• The Canaries are waiting on the fitness of Robert Snodgrass, after he missed Saturday's game against Manchester City with a groin injury.
• Gary Hooper will be fit after picking up a kick to the foot in the same game, but Jonas Gutierrez is out.
Previous meeting
West Ham United failed to take advantage of a dominant first half at Norwich City as the Canaries recovered from a one-goal deficit to triumph 3-1. The Hammers bossed proceedings and took the lead through Ravel Morrison. But after handing Gary Hooper a gift-wrapped leveller from the spot after the break, Norwich grew in strength and won the game with two goals inside the final 18 minutes.
Subs not used: Adrian, McCartney, Maiga, O'Brien
Goal: Morrison 32
Subs not used: Whittaker, Bassong, Bunn, Becchio, Hoolahan
Goals: Hooper pen 54, Snodgrass 72, Fer 90
Background
• West Ham United have met Norwich City on 73 occasions. The Hammers have taken the spoils in 29 meetings whilst the Canaries have won 24 times with 20 games ending as draws.
• The first ever meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-0 Norwich win at Newmarket Road on 7 October 1905 in the Southern League Division One.
• When West Ham first played host to Norwich at the Boleyn Ground on 10 February 1906 they ran riot putting six goals past their opponents whilst conceding only once.
• The Hammers' most recent home encounter with Norwich City ended in a 2-1 Barclays Premier League win on 1 January 2013 courtesy of goals from Mark Noble and Joey O'Brien.
Referee
• The referee for Tuesday's match is Michael Oliver.
General information
• The weather forecast for Tuesday night is dry with temperatures around 5C (41F).
• Tickets are still available for the clash against the Canaries, and can be purchased at
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