The lower zone of the classification in the Premier League boils with a confrontation that will mark destiny immediate of two London projects. West Ham face this commitment with water up to your neck after a poor harvest of just 13 points so far in the contest. The team does not find its direction and the pressure on the team scales proportional to their fall into danger positions.
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This is how West Ham and Fulham arrive
Six matches in a row without knowing the victory They represent a slab that is too heavy for the local team in this section of the campaign. This negative streak set off alarms in the board, which observes with concern the lack of football response from the group.
On the contrary, the Fulham arrives at this event with a much more favorable outlook. Located at the navel of the table, the visitors have before them the ideal setting to take a quality leap in their aspirations.
Despite the gloomy outlook, the London Olympic building keeps a record that fuels the hope of fans more faithful. In the recent history of direct confrontations on this field, West Ham boasts clear hegemony with three victories in its last four games. This statistical background is the only solid argument they cling to to believe in a possible resurrection this weekend.
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Home field advantage
The home field went from being an advantage to becoming a suffocating responsibility for the players of the maroon box. Jumping into their own field under the specter of direct relegation requires impeccable concentration that they have not shown all year.
The Fulham coaching staff understands that the Hammers’ anxiety is their best ally in managing the timing of the game. The slogan is clear: punish any defensive error and Maintain order to get the full loot back to his stadium.
This derby of the English capital closes the year with a reserved forecast where survival is measured against opportunity of improvement. While one fights not to die in the honor division, the other seeks the definitive promotion to the top of the tournament. The margin of error has completely disappeared and the London Stadium will be the judge who passes judgment on the future of these two institutions.
