Declan Rice Stunner Sets Up Hammers Opportunity. Former West Ham captain Declan Rice scored a screamer at Old Trafford, boosting the Hammers’ hopes of climbing the Premier League table. However, Arsenal’s £105 million man couldn’t secure three points for the Gunners, likely ending their title challenge. Fortunately for West Ham, the day’s other results went in our favour, with Bournemouth and Tottenham playing out a 2-2 draw.
The 1-1 draw at Old Trafford means West Ham can move above both Manchester United and Spurs—provided we take advantage against a Newcastle side with the distraction of a cup final looming.
Tomorrow night at the London Stadium, if Graham Potter’s Hammers beat Eddie Howe’s Toon, we can jump to the giddy heights of 13th in the Premier League—just two points behind Brentford.
Still ‘having a party’ on less than £2k a month
That would represent encouraging progress in a chaotic EPL campaign which has been disappointing to say the least.
While European football might be out of reach this season, the prize money for incremental league places could provide a welcome boost to next season’s transfer budget.
West Ham and Graham Potter now have the chance to record three consecutive wins for the first time this season.
