West Ham v Fulham

[C Block]

Genuine question, what would be the biggest surprise next week,
A Fulham win or a West Ham win ?
Will be a tough test for us, they will fancy it.

[Somerset Fulham]

Our first team beats them but being the cup we don't know which side will be played, so its a bit early to be able to say anything I think.

[C Block]

Our first team beats them but being the cup we don't know which side will be played, so its a bit early to be able to say anything I think.

I doubt they will play their strongest side as they play Millwall a few days after us.

[Somerset Fulham]

Yeah, I would guess that they will prioritise that friendly over us.

[Andy S]

I would not expect to lose against the Hammers

[SP]

I expect their only goal this season is to get promoted & secure a return to the top table £ms.

[Marcus]

West Ham will play a weakened side. We should put the first team out. Need a win. End of.

[JimmyConway]

Sandwiched between Liverpool & United and a Westham team who finally have found their form? What could go wrong?
What was that Neil Diamond song. September Morn!

[Ruislip White]

They have done well to keep their squad together.
Whoever wins, I'd like to see Arbeloa play with some defensive nouse, rather than go for all out attack again.  This will give players time to adapt to a sensible way of playing ahead of Liverpool.
If he goes hell for leather and beats West Ham convincingly- I fear that is how he'll keep trying to play in the league.

[Jim©]

They have done well to keep their squad together.

True to a certain extent, but 5 of their top 10 starters last season have gone- Wan Bissaka, Todibo, Summerville, Fernandes and Diouf. Bit part players like Callum WIlson, Potts also gone. To be fair to them, getting £180m for those players out was a master stroke.

[Jem]

Sandwiched between Liverpool & United and a Westham team who finally have found their form? What could go wrong?
What was that Neil Diamond song. September Morn!

Feels like it will be more of a Red Red Wine evening for me.

[AJW48361]

Like to think if we rotate players the incoming squad members will play with a point to prove.

[Fulham 442]

They have done well to keep their squad together.
Whoever wins, I'd like to see Arbeloa play with some defensive nouse, rather than go for all out attack again.  This will give players time to adapt to a sensible way of playing ahead of Liverpool.
If he goes hell for leather and beats West Ham convincingly- I fear that is how he'll keep trying to play in the league.

We play Liverpool this Saturday..

[Woolly Mammoth]

We need a win, any kind of win, and a place in the next round of the cup.

[C Block]

They have done well to keep their squad together.

True to a certain extent, but 5 of their top 10 starters last season have gone- Wan Bissaka, Todibo, Summerville, Fernandes and Diouf. Bit part players like Callum WIlson, Potts also gone. To be fair to them, getting £180m for those players out was a master stroke.

I'll tell you what, if it was a league game and we heard prior that those players were out along with their best defender Axel Disai ,we would quite rightly fancy our chances wouldn't we?

[Bassey the warrior]

Biggest surprise would be Berge scoring. On a more serious note hopefully the new signinga get a start and Tete gets a run out. Also, Zepa.

[C Block]

Biggest surprise would be Berge scoring. On a more serious note hopefully the new signinga get a start and Tete gets a run out. Also, Zepa.

Kevin, Muniz, Zepa as a front three would be interesting to see.

[Bassey the warrior]

Biggest surprise would be Berge scoring. On a more serious note hopefully the new signinga get a start and Tete gets a run out. Also, Zepa.

Kevin, Muniz, Zepa as a front three would be interesting to see.

Sounds good.

[Ruislip White]

They have done well to keep their squad together.
Whoever wins, I'd like to see Arbeloa play with some defensive nouse, rather than go for all out attack again.  This will give players time to adapt to a sensible way of playing ahead of Liverpool.
If he goes hell for leather and beats West Ham convincingly- I fear that is how he'll keep trying to play in the league.

We play Liverpool this Saturday..

Meant to say ahead of the Man U game

[Whitestone]

We have a superior squad. They are a Championship team. Now, I know that doesn't mean we are guaranteed to win but this is a very winnable game.