Hammers boost but we have our own problems

West Ham received a small boost for Tuesday night at Old Trafford with the possibility that Paul Pogba may well miss the game. We certainly have our own worries with the Tomas Soucek position and the small doubts that may exist over Mikey Antonio.

David Moyes has plenty to think about and should Soucek be ruled out by the FA appeals procedure the lack of midfield cover will give ammunition to the critics who regularly draw attention to how thin the squad is when there are critical absences.

He may have to consider whether Oggy requires a rest who may not have been at his best yesterday and which could lead him into giving Balbuena alongside Dawson.

However, it’s something of a result for us if Pogba is missing after Man United’s player of the month for January, Paul Pogba, limped off in the 3-3 draw with Everton. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed Pogba will be sent for a scan (ManUnited.com).

There was a chance Pogba may have been rested for the game against West Ham anyway.