West Ham (A) - Sun 15th May, 14:00 (BST) | Pre-Match Thread

[birchwoodgingerste]

I agree. I think we are to busy talking up shit teams and not putting enough emphasis on how brilliant we are. I think we will beat WH comfortably.

Agreed play like we did against wolves and we win comfortably.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Laporte hobbling around with his knee in a brace today. No chance he's playing again this season,

Where have you seen this, there’s nothing on Twitter or anywhere else so where’s the info on this ?

 

[The Pandorica Opened]

Absolutely no chance Foden doesn’t play, him, De bruyne, Rodri Bernardo nailed on. The other two from Gundogan, Jesus, grealish, Sterling, Mahrez. Pep doesn’t fancy Mahrez away from home generally. My guess same again as wolves but Jesus for Sterling maybe. Back 4 who knows

I don't know, people might hate me for it, but Foden hasn't been setting the world on fire recently. That's normal, all players have warmer and colder streaks, but Grealish has looked more dangerous and confident than ever in his substitute appearances the last three games. I think Grealish also offers better ball-retention and possession control, and with our defensive injury woes, that might be something Pep places a premium on: defend with the ball, and all.

You're probably right that Foden will still be preferred, but I wouldn't be surprised if Grealish got the nod.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

Even if Rodri has to play CH, surely we still have enough talent to win.

Ederson
Cancelo
Rodri
Ake
Zinchenko
Gundogan
Bernado
KDB
Foden
Jesus
Mahrez

looks good, i'd be tempted with

Ederson
Cancelo
Egan-Riley
Ake
Zinchenko
Rodri
Bernado
KDB
Foden
Jesus
Mahrez

instead, I've never been convinced with Gundogan as a defensive midfield. He's never played that well in that position. Sticking in Egan-Riley means there's no square pegs in round holes

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

Behrahmi out and dawson and antonio 50/50

Bet they'll both be fit for Sunday

 

[johnnytapia]

Where have you seen this?

On his knee

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Bet they'll both be fit for Sunday

Id prefer antonio to be out out of the two tbf.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Id prefer antonio to be out out of the two tbf.

Antonio took part in training for them today.

 

[chesterbells]

Say what you like about Spurs fans (I have frequently) but I’ve just been in the same pub as 6 of them and every one of them said they are desperate for us to beat the Scouse vermin to the title.

Wonders never cease

 

[Withnail]

West Ham are a good side, but they will give you chances. If we play anything like we did on Wednesday we should have enough quality to see us through. If Laporte can't play (but I think he will be fit) I would go with Ake and Rodders.