Heading into the day after New Year’s clash versus Brighton & Hove Albion, West Ham United manager David Moyes openly discussed the possibility of his getting a contract extension. From time to time, we hear a lot about the temperature of his seat, and a year ago at this time, the idea of his getting the sack was very real.
What a turnaround it has been for the Scotsman, whose second go-around as Irons boss has proven to be more successful than the first.
West Ham vs Brighton FYIs
Kick: Tues Jan 2, 2024, 7:30pm, London Stadium, UK
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PL Form: Brighton WDLDW West Ham WWWLW
PL Standing: Brighton 8th, 30 pts West Ham 6th, 33 pts
Google Result Probability: Brighton 35% West Ham 39% Draw 26%
We’re getting ready to talk,” Moyes said after the impressive win at Arsenal last night.
“I don’t think any of us are jumping to get it done too quickly. I think we are just happy to make sure we get it done. We will do – I don’t see any problems with that at all.
“We are not one of the top teams. We are trying to get up and grow the team. For West Ham to be in Europe is a great period.”
The 60-year-old’s deal expires at the end of the season, but various reports indicate that he’ll receive a new deal that keeps him on until 2026.
That all said, let’s take a look at what kind of lineup put out there in East London on Tuesday night.
West Ham Starting 11 Prediction vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Alphonse Areola; Vladimir Coufal, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Kurt Zouma, Emerson Palmieri; James Ward-Prowse, Edson Alvarez, Tomas Soucek; Mohamed Kudus, Jarrod Bowen, Said Benrahma
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