The Hammers will have to raise their game if they are to suppress the passing game of the Arsenal.
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And the 71-year-old hoped the Hammers stayed focused on the tough job in hand, saying: ” I’m hoping the Hammers don’t get caught with their minds on the FA Cup quarter final replay with Manchester United next week.
While the stage of the season is approaching where fans of almost every club begin to involve themselves in a bit of “What if?” contemplation, supporters of the claret and blue persuasion have every right to question some recent decisions that have gone against them.
Discussing the prospect of missing out on the Champions League and perhaps being forced to settle for Europa League qualification, or even finishing empty-handed, Bilic added: “We are happy but we want to grab any possible situation in front of us”.
Mathieu Flamini (hamstring) and Aaron Ramsey (thigh) could be back for the Gunners, who will still be without Santi Cazorla (Achilles tendonitis) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee). That first game was ages ago but it’s nice to know that we played them this season and beat them 2-0.
Both teams need to win.
Arsenal have taken only five points (1-2-3) from their six London derbies with a match against Palace outstanding, while West Ham have claimed 14 (4-2-1) from fellow top-flight London sides.
However, it wasn’t enough to earn Slaven Bilic’s West Ham side all three points with Dwight Gayle leaving it late to earn a point following goals from Delaney, Manuel Lanzini and Payet.
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West Ham are now on a nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Please note that comments are automatically checked for inappropriate language and will be removed accordingly.
