David Moyes is looking for an early killer goal against Arsenal as the Hammers enter the third of their three really tricky games tomorrow night (Wed).
Just as they did against Chelsea, the Hammers will be looking to strike early as they bid to make it six points from nine.
The boss said: “If we can score another early goal, we’ll be thrilled.”
One Gooner for whom Moyes has particular admiration – Aaron Ramsey (hamstring) – will be missing along with centre-back Shkodran Mustafi.
Jack Wilshere could make his first Premier League start for Arsenal since 2016 as a result of the Ramsey injury with the Irons boss expecting to face a strong Gunners side.
He said: “I really like Aaron Ramsey. I tried to sign him for Everton before he went to Arsenal and he’s turned out to be a terrific player.
“Jack Wilshere is also an excellent footballer, but maybe some of his injury problems have held him back.
“I’m not an expert on Arsenal, but whoever will be play will be good players.
“Olivier Giroud scored against me last year at Sunderland. He’s important for Arsenal and who knows if he’ll start after he scored off the bench on Sunday? They’ve got good forwards and we’ll have to work hard to keep them out.”
Talk all you want ; tomorrow is a massive game for us at the Bottom & for Arsenal at or near the top . .. …. it is by far a bigger game for us than for them .
If we turn up with the same enthusiasm and determination we could get 3 points .
In fact Arsenal are there for the taking . AGAIN . Don’t like predicting because I hate gambling but , I am going for a 2 – 0 win . After our previous exploits I am not expecting to lose ,.
We beat them at Highbury on their last game before moving to the Emirates and we beat them at Thier first game at the Emirates . We also beat them at our first game at the LS .
History is on our side ……… COYHAMMERS .
Trying to make early booking for next years holidays ,,, proving to be near impossible .
Looks a tour in the car , with flasks of Bovril and Rum .,,, not mixed of course .
Cant be there because I am working away,,,,, but my iPad and radio will be tuned in .
It’s the life of a traveling fan for me at the moment .
Arsenal will be really Nervous .
Although its god for us Ramsey isn’t fit, its probably more of a gain that Mustafi is out, bottom line is Arsenal have an abundance of players that can hurt us many of which have scored against us in the past. We will have to be on top of our game again and hope for breakaway goals, the biggest game for us is Saturday against Stoke, if we get a result against the gooners it will be a very nice bonus COYI !!!