West Ham thrown Euro lifeline
West Ham may be clutching at straws with our hopes of clinching European football next season but it seems Premier League results may have gone our way this evening.
With The Hammers battling Newcastle United for seventh place, the Magpies travelled to Selhurst Park only to face the same fate as West Ham by losing 2-0 to Crystal Palace.
It would still require a miracle for David Moyes to claim a 4th consecutive season of European football next season, particularly with Eddie Howe’s Toon team still having a game in hand. There remains a glimmer of hope, however, following Chelsea’s thumping at the hands of Arsenal yesterday.
Moyes will need to beat Klopp’s Liverpool on Saturday
West Ham entertain Liverpool at the London Stadium on Saturday in what would normally be a tricky fixture. However, Jurgen Klopp’s team have damaged their title chances with a 2-0 loss in the Merseyside derby against Everton and must now travel to London for the early kick-off.
In another news: Big update on West Ham & Alvarez
West Ham braced for Edson Alvarez bid as exit fear emerges – sources
West Ham are bracing themselves for Edson Alvarez bids this summer amid fears he will push for the exit door, sources have told Football Insider.
Alvarez has made a huge impact in his debut season at the London Stadium after making a £35.4million move from Ajax last August
The Mexican international could push to leave the Hammers once the transfer window reopens if the club fail to secure a fourth consecutive campaign in Europe.
West Ham chiefs don’t want to lose the 26-year-old after his outstanding performances have made him a popular figure among the east London faithful.
But the club fear the central midfielder will follow in the footsteps of his teammate Lucas Paqueta in pushing for a move to a top club this summer.
It’s been an excellent first season in the Premier League for Alvarez after nailing down a place in the West Ham midfield.
The Hammers have struggled when he’s been unavailable in the middle of the park, with his robust style of play leading to him picking up a couple of suspensions.
