I have to admit, I was somewhat taken aback by some of the responses to my prediction of a 3–1 victory for West Ham against Burnley in tomorrow’s Premier League game.
Sometimes I’m accused of being overly negative, and maybe there’s some justification in that. But honestly, I’m not trying to sugarcoat reality. However, some in the comments seemed surprised by my prediction and even labelled it ‘bold’ . . . I sincerely hope that’s not the case.
I genuinely believe West Ham United will beat Burnley FC tomorrow.
Despite league positions suggesting there’s not much between the two sides, I firmly believe West Ham possess far superior players. And in truth, this is not a game we can afford to lose. To put it bluntly: if the Hammers fail to beat the Clarets at Turf Moor, we probably don’t deserve to stay in the Premier League.
But based on recent performances, I think there’s every chance we get the job done.
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Don’t get me wrong — Burnley, and Scott Parker in particular, have put in some gritty displays this season. However, I very much doubt their squad will be plundered by Premier League clubs should relegation arrive.
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Yes, we still look vulnerable when trying to protect leads. Defensive concentration and fitness remain concerns. But those flaws shouldn’t be ruthlessly exposed by a Burnley side that, frankly, don’t appear to be operating at Premier League standards.
For clarity, this isn’t the opinion of an entitled West Ham fan who assumes survival is guaranteed.
I still see our situation as precarious — and if I were putting money on it, I’d probably say relegation remains more likely than not.
That said, I also believe we’ll win tomorrow.
And depending on tonight’s result between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest, it could make for a very interesting weekend indeed.