West Ham host Arsenal on Sunday afternoon in a game where Arsenal are trying to get one step closer to the title, whilst were attempting to scramble out of the last escapeable relegation spot.
It is the be all or end all once again? It certainly seems to be. Should the worst-case scenario happen and a defeat occurs on Sunday, the Spuds will have a huge opportunity to increase their gap - a possible gap of four points - which means they’d have to be recouped by ourselves in two games; otherwise it’s kiss goodbye.
Whilst the Hammers must be focusing on themselves, that can only be said so much given that fortune needs to swing our way with Spurs. Only time will tell in that factor.
One benefit for West Ham, believe it or not, is the fact the game is at the London Stadium. In recent times, towards the backend of the season, fellow Hammers fans have made the bowl rock, and it has been a positive spirit increase from the players. Once we concede a goal away from home, it’s challenging to get back in it, but at the London Stadium, it appears we have more driving force, and momentum can be sparked easier when needed.
In terms of the uncontrolled variables? We have the foresaken Chris Kavanagh on the pitch making decisions, with the wonderful Darren England in charge for VAR and finally James Bell on the touchline controlling both Nuno’s and Arteta’s possible antics.
A game of wanders, a game of precious. The Hammers will have to be on point as Arsenal will likely stick to their guns and play their way whilst neutralising ourselves. In order to create a fighting chance for West Ham, Nuno will have to alternate something tactically or with the line-up; Arsenal’s defence is extremely complex to get through, and it takes a lot to beat Golden Glove winner David Raya.
What can be done? It’s impossible to fathom; the potential to drop Pablo is a variable that keeps being brought up, but whether it will happen or not, we will have to see.
This fixture is essentially do or die, unless both West Ham and Spurs are to lose, but once again, it is not something that should be relied upon.
The odds appear slim, but faith should continue to remain at an all-time high - besides, it’s only 1 point in it!
Comments
I cannot figure out why Villa
I cannot figure out why Villa are not the subject of an investigation ,their performance tonight against forest 4- 0 ,was like chalk & cheese compared to Sunday night against totalscum,they fielder a second 11 that all but laid down presenting the Scum with a get out of jail free card .I will never forgive them ,and will forever more cheer on their opponents,to me they replace the scum at the top of my list of clubs that are relegated,their a disgrace to the colours and as for that baldy royal bastard ,he can go fuck himself too .
Investigate what?
They fielded a weak side yes but what rule was broken? A manager can pick whatever team he wants from his squad. We lost, that is what cost us.
We wouldve done same in villas shoes
The odds are against us now
Arsenal are favs to beat us and Spudz to beat Leeds.
This weekend will be defining and we can probably focus on a time in the Chumps league.
I probably move interested in tonight's kickabout in Hull
Are
Leeds still up for the fight? Out of cup, pulled away from rel zone. Hopefully theyll be thinking beat spurs n they guaranteed safe
I think Spurs are being given
I think Spurs are being given too much credit for their recent successes. They scraped a 1-0 win against a Wolves team who 2 weeks earlier we put 4 past. Then were given a walkover victory against a Villa team who put in a performance which will never be seen again.
i think Leeds
are thinking win or draw with us in the last game of the season and they are safe and we drop into chumps
Well Louis, with James Bell
Well Louis, with James Bell on the touchline. It's easy to see who is at the end of the line!
After the arse, it's life beginning at the chippy on a rainy night in Preston!!!