Preview for West Ham – Leicester
David Moyes received a vote of confidence from West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, who insisted that “we back the manager 100 per cent”. Pressure has mounted on the Scotland manager after a run of three defeats in his last four Premier League (PL) games, including a 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace last weekend, meaning a result that will led them to 15th place in the table and just two points above the relegation zone.
Clashes between West Ham and Leicester
However, the defeat to Palace came as a surprise as West Ham had won their previous six home games in all competitions. However, that defeat came after a midweek Europa Conference League clash and, having failed to win four of their last five league games immediately after playing a European fixture, West Ham could certainly be happy to have their continental adventure on hold. until 2023. This time they will receive a visit from Leicester City, a game that bodes well for a speedy recovery, as the Hammers are unbeaten in their last four games against this rival (G3, E1).
West Ham – Leicester Predictions and Analysis
Moyes is hoping his owners show similar patience to what their rivals, Leicester, have shown this time around with their manager, Brendan Rodgers. There were calls from some fans for the ex-Liverpool manager to be sacked as the Foxes dropped to the bottom of the PL table, but a run of three wins in four league games (D1) has dragged them clear of the zone relegation. a win away to Everton last week, a result which saw them overtake West Ham in the table.
Leicester kept clean sheets in each of those wins, suggesting they ironed out their defensive woes after conceding 24 goals in their opening ten league games. Rodgers says his side are now playing with more ‘confidence’ than at the start of the season, and indeed, Leicester at the London Stadium looking to record a third consecutive league win at their home ground for the first time in two years, in order to to back up the victories he has achieved over Wolves and Everton.
Important information to keep in mind
Players to watch: Jarrod Bowen is unbeaten in his four games against Leicester in West Ham colours, during which time he also amassed three goals and two assists (W3, D1). Meanwhile, Foxes midfielder Harvey Barnes, who has already scored five goals in 12 PL games this season, has scored twice in six games against the Hammers (W2, D2, D2).
Highlights: The last seven meetings between these sides have recorded at least three goals.
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