Former Premier League striker Tony Cascarino believes West Ham can finish inside the top four this season.
The Hammers overcame Chelsea 3-2 in East London at the weekend and David Moyes’ side have now beaten two sides in the current top three.
Goals from Jarrod Bowen, Manuel Lanzini and Arthur Masuaku won the day for the Irons.
Speaking on talkSPORT (Sunday 5 December 8.25am), Cascarino suggested that Moyes’ men are capable of achieving the unthinkable.
If you can beat Liverpool 3-2, and you can score three against Chelsea – you can do something very special. Kurt Zouma has been a great signing for them, he was a colossus at the heart of their backline. They probably will suffer from a smaller squad – can they do one or two deals in January? (Jarrod) Bowen has been a revelation since he’s got to the London Stadium. (Manuel) Lanzini yesterday the way he took the penalty, he’s generally become a far better player. The trusted two in midfield. There are lots of things to be passed about. Fourth is well up for grabs – I don’t see why not.
The 59-year-old went on to say that the Irons are ‘very capable’ of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League via their league position.
West Ham will now face Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League before a trip to face struggling Burnley at Turf Moor this week.
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Why not indeed.
This season is playing out as a huge opportunity for the Hammers as it would appear that illustrious fourth place is there for the taking.
Couple a possible fourth-place finish with a deep Europa League run, Moyes must have at least one eye cast on Champions League football at the London Stadium next season.
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