Irons look on as Cherries striker worries grow

Living in a West Ham bubble can often keep our eyes off issues which may ultimately have a big bearing on whether or not we are going to survive as a Premier League

The dangerous looking injury to Bournemouth striker Josh King against Crystal Palace last night bearing in mind Callun Wilson’s current situation is one that could prove crucial.

King was forced to hobble off after a clash with Gary Cahill and given that Wilson is on nine yellows for the season, the Cherries up front situation looks more than a bit fragile. One more yellow and it’s a two game ban,

And given the pair have scored 16 of the 29 goals the Cherries have managed that is more than a small problem.

The Hammers have their own striker worries with Sebastian Haller sidelined but Bournemouth’s – where there have been a mass of injuries this term again look dreadful.

Afterward Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said: “I think Josh – I haven’t spoke to him individually – he signalled to the bench that he was struggling and couldn’t continue, so that’s a huge concern.”