Hammers target Leicester City for Champions League spot

West Ham remains fifth in the Premier League table as they go into a vital game against Everton at the London Stadium this afternoon.

Newcastle United and Leeds United did the Hammers big favors beating Leicester City and Spurs respectively.

Unfortunately, Manchester City didn’t read the script and lost to Chelsea 2-1 in added time.

Liverpool also beat Southampton 2-0  to come within just one point of West Ham and have yet to play Manchester United after the game was postponed..

The Hammers are on 58 points can get to 61 points with a win over Everton this afternoon and that would put them just two points away from fourth place Leicester.

With Chelsea flying high, Leciester have become the new target to steal their Champions League fourth spot.

The Foxes face Manchester United, Chelsea and Spurs with one eye on their FA Cup against Chelsea.

The Hammers play Brighton, West Brom and Southampton.