It’s sixth against seventh in the Barclays Premier League this weekend as West Ham travel South to face Southampton in Saturday’s late kick-off.
A win or draw for Slaven Bilic’s men will see them move into fifth place for at least a day, but a victory for the home side will see them move to within two points of the Hammers.
West Ham won the reverse fixture 2-1 thanks to goals from Michail Antonio and Andy Carroll, and will be looking to take another three points back to East London.
Here’s the team I think Bilic will pick for the game:
Goalkeeper: Adrian
This one is a no-brainer really. The Spaniard will start in goal.
Right Back: James Tomkins
With Sam Byram still not fit, Tomkins is likely to start at right back.
Centre Back: Winston Reid
The New Zealander is one of the first names on the teamsheet when fit.
Centre Back: James Collins
The Welshman has been in very good form since coming back into the side and is fuelled by a desire to be in the Wales team for Euro 2016.
Left Back: Aaron Cresswell
Cresswell is clearly first choice at the moment, and he’s almost certain to start every league game when fit.
Midfield: Alex Song
The on-loan Barcelona man didn’t have much to do against Aston Villa in midweek, but could be busier at St Mary’s as Southampton will provide a much sterner test.
Midfield: Mark Noble
Bilic recently said that his captain should be in the England squad as he’s been performing so well. He’ll be hoping for more of the same on Saturday evening.
Midfield: Cheikhou Kouyate
The midfielder has been an almost ever present this season, missing just two league games. He’ll be hoping to add to his goal tally after scoring against Villa.
Left Forward: Dmitri Payet
Playing on the left might not be his best position, but he’s better than Zidane so he’ll be fine.
Right Forward: Michail Antonio
The former Nottingham Forest man has taken his chance after he was given a place in the starting line-up. He also got on the scoresheet in midweek and will be looking to get another agaisnt the Saints.
Forward: Enner Valencia
Andy Carroll is back fit and Emmanuel Emenike has a work permit, but Valencia is still likely to start on Saturday, and deservedly so.