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10 May 2016 2270 comments
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Tuesday evening treats us to just a single head-to-head as West Ham host Man United in the final league fixture to take place at the Boleyn Ground. The outcome of this evening’s match could have significant repercussions in the race for European places, with the visitors requiring a win to leapfrog neighbours City in the race for fourth spot and Champions League football.

Delving into the attacking data, the numbers bode well for both teams tonight. In terms of overall attempts across their respective last four, both West Ham (70) and United (65) sit amongst the top five, with the Hammers bettering their visitors by 42 shots inside the box to 35. Indeed, Slaven Bilic’s side have produced more than double the number of big chances (13 to six) than the Red Devils, which bodes well for their chances of bouncing back from Saturday’s disastrous home defeat at the hands of Swansea.

Looking at the defensive numbers, though, United’s defence have conceded just 24 shots inside the box over the same time frame – only Newcastle (17) have managed less. Whilst the Red Devils’ recent resilience is summed up by just one goal against – compared to their hosts’ seven strikes conceded – it’s somewhat surprising to see that Bilic’s side have allowed the opposition only four more efforts (28) from close-range than their visitors ahead of tonight’s encounter.

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  1. pundit of punts
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Get in Hammers!

  2. Royal5
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini finally

  3. Cradders
    10 years, 6 months ago

    That's unbelievably selfish from Sakho there with Carroll free to the right of him 😉

  4. Lynxy
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini stolen Payet's assist. Thank you Lanzini! 😀

  5. KingNidge
    10 years, 6 months ago

    See ya Louis close the door on your way out you flat faced dutch mug

    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 6 months ago

      LOL.

  6. HammersFan
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sakho goal, Lanzini assist

  7. Slam
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This is perfect for a Carrol(C) and Smalling owner 😉

    1. Slam
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wrong emoji, ah well

  8. Tangerine
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Haha that deflection was great

  9. FudgyBadger
    10 years, 6 months ago

    LANSQUIIIINIEEE

  10. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Triple man united defence dream... 😎

  11. Fpl Richie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Surely everyone bar moo fans want a west ham win yeah?

    1. Cradders
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Depends some could want United so LvG stays

  12. England's Number 1
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini boys. Payet's little Argentinean cousin.

  13. Jøssy ⭐
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini, at last!!

  14. TheTinman
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Here. We. Go.

  15. Numb
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Looked like it was going off target

  16. Bubz
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Fantastic goal as a Carroll(CCC), Payet, Cresswell and Smalling owner. Marvelous.

    1. Danstoke82
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Same here.

      The worst outcome.

    2. TheTinman
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly the same bunch

    3. Pochecinno
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Some of went form (noble) over lanzini

    4. TheTinman
      10 years, 6 months ago

      West Ham Cleany now please!

    5. liiusions
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Exactly the same, brutal

  17. Espi
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini looking lively

  18. Danstoke82
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please let Payet have the ball Lanzini

  19. Pochecinno
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks for saving my embarrassment, mods 😀

  20. Jay_
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Oh man, we're up for this!

    1. Cradders
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I was just about to say that was gonna back West Ham and both teams score but bottled it and just went both teams score and over 2.5 goals now watch it end 2-0

  21. Fi_fpl addict
    10 years, 6 months ago

    That's way FF does to you , your team score and your disappointed cos it's not the ones in your FF team

  22. Danno - Emre Canada
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini cancels out Smalling CS for me, kind of

  23. Lynxy
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lanzini almost! Very lively! 😀

  24. KingNidge
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Valencia lol

  25. TheTinman
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Oh my god, that noise

  26. England's Number 1
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A Payet assist to Lanzini would make my season.

  27. The Wise Owl
    10 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham really up for this.

  28. Tangerine
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Imagine if West Ham win like 7-0 and the CL game is on!

    1. Pochecinno
      10 years, 6 months ago

      As triple captainers, let's hope this happens

    2. Cradders
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd rather 7-1 need both teams to score

  29. Royal5
    10 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham very aggressive

  30. Optimus.
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Sold Sakho for a hit

    1. FudgyBadger
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lol

    2. VS10_
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mama 😉

    3. El-Kloppico
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mamadou?

      1. Jafooli
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😯