West Ham United face a hectic schedule in December as they strive to maintain a top 10 place in the Premier League this season.
The Hammers can be backed at 7/4 to finish in the top half and fans may be keen to use offers like those available at my betting sites to take advantage of those odds. While their upcoming schedule contains some tough fixtures, there are plenty of opportunities for David Moyes’ team to collect more points. West Ham will kick-off the month on December 5 when they welcome Manchester United to the London Stadium.
The Hammers have won two and drawn two of their last five league meetings with United and will fancy their chances of picking up something from this game. To the frustration of Manchester United blogs and fans, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have been inconsistent this season, although they have looked stronger away from home. West Ham have beaten United on their last two visits to the London Stadium, and it would be no surprise to see them complete the hat-trick in their latest clash.
The Hammers head to Yorkshire the following Saturday to take on newly-promoted Leeds United at Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have made a steady start to life back in the top flight, and they are sure to make things difficult in this fixture. However, they have looked vulnerable at the back this term, and West Ham can take advantage if they produce their best form.
The Hammers are back in action on December 15 as they host Crystal Palace. The visitors have been steady during the first quarter of the campaign as they also chase a top 10 finish. Roy Hodgson’s team did the double over West Ham last season and may well prove to be troublesome in their latest meeting. West Ham face their most challenging game of the month on December 19 as they travel across London to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Blues spent heavily on their squad during the summer and are rated by many pundits as genuine title contenders. Despite this, the Hammers will take heart from the fact that they completed the double over their London rivals last season.
Moyes’ team will return to their own patch on Boxing Day when they take on improving Brighton & Hove Albion. The Seagulls have bounced back from a disappointing start to the campaign in recent weeks and are sure to put up a good fight at the London Stadium.
West Ham round off their December schedule two days later as they head to the south coast to take on Southampton at St Mary’s. Saints have looked impressive during the early part of the season, and the Hammers will do well to take a point from this game.
West Ham December Prediction: With some tough games scheduled it is unlikely that the Hammers will avoid any slip-ups during the month.
