‘Clubs in crisis’ are fast becoming a reoccurring theme in the Premier League this season but feels like the West Ham ‘collective’, as it were, are stuck in an internal conflict as to the status of the club, and where they should be in relation to the rest.
After migrating to the London Stadium in 2016, Hammers fans expected the club to use the addition of money from ticket sales, and reinvest this in their squad to mount a challenge to finish in the Europa League places.
Cue a disastrous start to the season, which has led to the removal of Slaven Bilic, and the introduction of David Moyes as manager.
After the optimism of change which comes with new management, West Ham supporters left Vicarage Road feeling rather flat as another uninspiring performance led to defeat against Watford.
Here are five things to look out for, as the Irons host Leicester City on Friday night.
