Andy Dennis is back with his West Ham barometer produced exclusively for Claret and Hugh.
While West Ham currently sits in eighth place on the same points as third place Spurs this West Ham barometer looks at corresponding games last season matching newly promoted teams against relegated teams in order of their final 2018/2019 league position.
After five games West Ham are still only one point better off in the corresponding games. The Man City defeat was no surprise although we conceded one extra goal compared to last season. We fared better against Brighton with an away point after losing one-nil last season. Wins against Watford away and a home win against Norwich City (matched with Cardiff City) with our Aston Villa point paired with Huddersfield from last season in which we drew 1-1 away from home.
That leaves us one point better off so far. Next up is Manchester United this Sunday at home with the Hammers hoping to match another win like last season.
A win over the Red Devils will leave use one point better off on the barometer while a draw will put us one point behind and a loss two points behind.
