West Ham
Last Season
Premier League:
7
th
FA Cup: Sixth Round
League Cup: Third Round
Europa League: Third Round Play-Off
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Top Scorer (all): Dimitri Payet (
)
Has their been this much hype and talk
surrounding a stadium in the history of
football? Unlikely, but that chat is about to stop
as West Ham begin life in their new home, the
Olympic Stadium. With season tickets being
sold to the brink of extinction, the atmosphere
is set to reach fever pitch weekly, but can the
Hammers cope with their new surroundings? A
very creditable
7
th place finish last season was
a fitting way to say goodbye to The Boleyn
Ground. Slaven Billic, already a hero with the
club, cemented his name further into the
hearts of the fans, not only for securing Europa
League football, but for bringing in Dimitri
Payet. The French wizard was majestic, and
should he stay, will continue to be the star of
the show.
Who's in and who's out?
What's their reality?
Key Man: Dimitri Payet
Havard Nordveit, once on
The pressure of living up to the
Arsenal's books, has joined on a
lofty heights of a new stadium
free from Monchengladbach, along
could be a hindrance. Their squad
with Sofiane Feghouli, a nippy
isn't exactly brimming with youth
winger from Valencia. Gokhan Tore
either, but to rule them out of a top
has been brought in on a season
ten finish would be unrealistic. It
long loan deal from Besiktas.
may not be the groundbreaking
Payet remains, for now.
season Hammers fans hope for,
Young Star: Reece Oxford
Season expectations?
but a solid start to a new era will lay
West Ham fans are
solid foundations.
Marmite Man: Andy Carroll
understandably excited about the
Fixtures to look out for
In
future of their club, and so they
Bournemouth are the first ever
crazy
should be. Another challenge for
visitors to their new home on August
European qualification is expected,
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but this time Champions League
at Chelsea to kick off their season.
needs to be the target. West Ham
They have to wait till December
are now a bigger club than they
for their first home derby against
were previously and need to start
Arsenal, with Tottenham and
showing they are a force.
Liverpool being the last two to visit.
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Words: Historic, bubbles,
Title:
3
rd
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80 1
33 1
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Odds (Bet
st, but not before a London derby
):
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Relegation:
/
Prediction:
th