Four Premier League wins in a row, third in the table and three points behind leaders Chelsea – is it time to consider West Ham genuine title challengers asks the BBC
The Hammers stunned Liverpool on Sunday to leapfrog Jurgen Klopp’s side in the table heading into the international break.
That win deprived Liverpool of a club record 26 games unbeaten in all competitions
After 11 games, David Moyes’ side are looking the real deal and fully deserving of their place among the top four.
West Ham forward Pablo Fornals, who scored in the 3-2 win against the Reds, sees no reason to put any limits on their aspirations this season.
Asked if they can win the title, he told BBC Sport: “I don’t know. It is too early to say. But fighting for each game as we did today, why not dream?”
West Ham missed out on a top-four finish by just two points last season but rather than that campaign being a one off, West Ham are challenging once again for a top four spot.
Since taking charge for the second time, Moyes has turned the Hammers from a side of relegation candidates to one that deserves its current place in the top three.
In 2021 the Hammers have amassed 65 points in the Premier League so far this year – only reigning Premier League champions Manchester City (80) and reigning European champions Chelsea (66) have earned more.
The Irons are the Premier League’s set-piece specialists. Two of their three goals against Liverpool came from such situations. Under Moyes, West Ham have scored 32 Premier League goals from set-pieces, five more than any other side.
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