BBC pundit predicts West Ham Christmas joy

BBC Pundit Mark Lawrenson predicts a 2-0 West Ham victory before Christmas which raise the Hammers as high as 12th in the Premier League.

Lawro told the BBC website: “West Ham are another team that have turned the corner.

They have to be a bit careful here, because Newcastle are on such a bad run – the Hammers cannot afford to think they can just turn up.

But I can understand why they are confident, because David Moyes has got his mojo back.

Watching him now, it reminds me of when he started out as a manager with Preston – that hunger and enthusiasm is back, his whole demeanour. He is on the warpath.

Newcastle are trying to strengthen, starting by trying to take Kenedy on loan from Chelsea. He would be a good addition, but they still need a centre-forward – and quickly.

Lawro’s prediction: 2-0″