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Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham victory over Brentford

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Mark Lawrenson predicts West Ham victory over Brentford

West Ham will be looking to cap off an exceptional week with another victory in the Premier League. 

The Hammers have already beaten Manchester United, Leeds United and Rapid Vienna in the last fortnight and will be hoping to head into the international break with success over Brentford.

David Moyes’ side welcome the newly-promoted Bees to the London Stadium and could finish the weekend in the top four if other results go their way. 

Writing in his weekly predictions column for BBC Sport, former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has backed Moyes’ men to put an end to the visitors three-game unbeaten run. 

Brentford look lively and have caused a few teams some problems already this season – including Liverpool last week. But West Ham will have Michail Antonio leading their attack and, as good as the Bees are, I don’t see them keeping him quiet for 90 minutes.

Lawrenson has backed West Ham to get the job done 2-0 and round off this stage of the season on a high. 

During pre-season, former Brentford star Said Benrahma scored the only goal as the two sides faced off in a friendly. 

Moyes will likely be without Ryan Fredericks for this clash, whilst Vladimir Coufal faces a race against time having missed the midweek Europa League success. 

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This will be no easy encounter for the Irons. 

Albeit a side full of confidence, Moyes’ charges will be tested to their limit by a well organised Brentford side. 

One intriguing battle could be that between the two strikers, as Michail Antonio hopes to outgun an in-form Ivan Toney. 

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