Good afternoon and welcome to LIVE coverage of Norwich City against West Ham United from Carrow Road.

Norwich certainly being patient enough in their build-up as Jääskeläinen comes to collect a harmless cross into his box.

Surman this time turns provider for Jackson, but he is just offside behind James Collins. Free-kick to the Hammers.

Jackson gets the back up the park to Surman, but Demel does just enough to muscle the ball back to Jääskeläinen in the visiting goal.

Offside flag goes up against Matt Taylor. Sam Allardyce looking fairly chilled out in that technical area.

West Ham have won none of their last seven away games in the Premier League, losing the last five in a row. Looking to end that record today. Strong at home, slipshod away.

Garrido nipping in to pick the pocket of Diame. Norwich looking to get back on the move, but Holt can't get a volley at goal under pressure from O'Brien.

Late challenge on Matthew Taylor by Russell Martin and the visiting side have a free-kick deep in their own half.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton looking rather animated his club shirt and tie. He spent two years as a player at West Ham, making 32 league appearances for them from 1990 to 1992.

Holt and Demel collide out wide before Surman flashes a shot inches wide of the visiting goal. Excellent play by Surman. Almost the opener.

Jaaskelainen comes from his goal to collect the header back by Reid. Solid piece of defending.

Carlton Cole starts for West Ham, replacing the injured Andy Carroll. He has failed to score in his last 12 Premier League matches since netting in their 3-1 home victory against Liverpool in February, 2011.

Strong run by Diame at the other end, but an uncompromising tackle by Barnett before Nolan heads wide from a Taylor cross. Nice pressure by the visiting side.

This is the third straight week West Ham have started at this time on a Saturday. Jackson with a decent run and cross, but cleared by O'Brien.

Norwich get the action off and running.

Teams on their way out here. Glorious day for football it must be said.

West Ham have conceded more fouls than any other team in the Premier League (48). Five of the last six league meetings between Norwich and West Ham have ended as draws. West Ham have won none of their last 14 league trips to Carrow Road (W0 D6 L8)..

Odds for this one today if you fancy a flutter: Norwich City (6/4), West Ham United (11/5) Draw (23/10)

Sam Allardyce (West Ham United): "We have an excellent squad now and I was reflecting on that yesterday when, apart from Winston Reid, the players all came together for the first time after the international break. (Winston didn’t return until yesterday afternoon from New Zealand’s World Cup qualifier against the Solomon Islands). We look a good outfit with strength in depth and full of ability. Hopefully the team will play as well as they look."

Chris Hughton (Norwich): "It would be nice to get that win because it puts those extra three points on the board and three points is a premium in this league. A win is always massive – whether it’s home or away, against opponents you fancy or opponents you didn’t feel you would get anything from, whichever way it comes and whatever the performance. I’m delighted with the response and delighted with the performances (since Fulham)."

West Ham are without new striker Andy Carroll for his side's Premier League clash with Norwich. Carroll, signed on loan from Liverpool, suffered a hamstring injury on his debut and is replaced by Carlton Cole. Fellow loan signing Yossi Benayoun could make his second debut for the Hammers after joining from Chelsea for the rest of the season, but will have to do so from the bench. Jack Collison (knee) is the only other absentee for boss Sam Allardyce as Matt Jarvis is also on the bench.

Norwich manager Chris Hughton starts with defender Russell Martin. Martin pulled out of the Scotland squad with an ankle injury sustained against Tottenham two weeks ago but is back to face the Hammers. Forward Simeon Jackson had a punishing travel itinerary over the international break with Canada, but is also included. Meanwhile, long-term injury victims, midfielder Elliott Bennett and fullback Steven Whittaker remain out.