Jamie Carragher, Julen Lopetegui, West Ham
Jamie Carragher shares Julen Lopetegui admission after Newcastle United v West Ham. Credit: Imago
Carla Devine
Fri 29 November 2024 16:44, UK
Jamie Carragher expects West Ham to slump to a 2-0 home defeat against Arsenal on Saturday.
The Hammers welcome the Gunners to the London Stadium on Saturday [30 November] buoyed by a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday.
However, the Gunners hammered Sporting CP 5-1 in midweek to follow up a 3-0 beating of Nottingham Forest last week.
As such, Sky Sports pundit shared his Sky Sports Super Six prediction as a 2-0 defeat for the Irons.
The end of the road for Julen Lopetegui at West Ham?
Despite mounting pressure upon West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, the three points earlier this week kept him safe for now and many have questioned whether this could be the turning point for his side after a strong performance.
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However, it’s a tough game to go into and their opponents have picked up some good results since the international break, scoring eight goals in their last two Premier League and Champions League games.
Julen Lopetegui
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui
If the Hammers do lose this game, the pressure cooker will be cranked up on Lopetegui once again and the Spaniard will be desperate to earn a surprise win.
Last season, a 6-0 battering in the corresponding fixture really damaged David Moyes’ chances of staying as boss and Lopetegui will be all too aware of the dangers of another humbling by the Gunners to his own long-term future.
The win against Newcastle certainly earned some respite but there is no time for he or his side to rest on their laurels.
In other West Ham news, there could be a departure for an experienced senior player in January following a recent development.
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