West Ham United (H) - Wed 3rd May, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[SebastianBlue]

City. Then utd & Brentford in between the ucl semi-final ties, could be a huge risk going into the last 2 games needing 3 points if they target the semis & get beat

It would be a huge risk going all out trying to beat a team that rarely loses at home, rarely drops points at all in a title run-in, hasn’t lost in two months, and would likely beat you even if you went full strength.

That’s especially when you are still in Europe and play the two favourites to go down in the final two matches.

 

[youngbob]

Think we'll be fine. West Ham might not be playing their European matches til next week but their big players will all have one eye on wanting to play in a European semi-final. Plus, they know that one more win will basically see them over the line and they've got a home game against Leeds to secure that.

 

[SebastianBlue]

He doesn't have to go all out against us, he'll just stick everyone behind the ball, and hope for a lucky break

Then we agree?

 

[RayCTID]

Didn't do too badly in the opening fixture. Set pieces and pace on the break are the only real concerns with this West Ham team.

 

[hertsblue]

Didn't do too badly in the opening fixture. Set pieces and pace on the break are the only real concerns with this West Ham team.

Yep they are a danger from set pieces, scored 3 at Palace, so need to avoid giving cheap free kicks away

 

[Constantine]

So, Zouma injured is a significant loss for them.

 

[Claytop]

Bowen & Antonio are a threat (if they play) but compared to last seasons away tie, we don't have a one legged Laporte & Zinchenko on the left side of defence

Cancelo, Fernandinho, Laporte & Zinchenko were out back 4 for that game, forgot how many injuries we kept picking up in defence.

Defence is night and day in comparison to tomorrow’s line up.

 

[Constantine]

Cancelo, Fernandinho, Laporte & Zinchenko ...

Incredible how time changes things. Nothing lasts.

 

[citykos]

These 3 points are as important as 3 points vs Arsenal. Our bench is good enough to replace injured KDB. I dont expect more than 2 changes from last game. I expect Bernardo to play in midfield. Ake will come on second half to gain match fitness.
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Halaand

 

[Tony - MCFC]

Don't they play the 2 legged conference league ties in the same weeks as we play Real Madrid
West Ham dont have a squad of 50 galaticos like City.

He’s very tuned in at WHU is the Central chap. Not saying it’s accurate they’ll rest many, but he certainly gets info.