- West Ham play Arsenal on Sunday
- Nuno states every player is available
- The Hammers boss says the home atmosphere will help the team
West Ham United host Arsenal this Sunday in a huge game for both clubs. The Gunners are chasing a Premier League title, whilst the Hammers are fighting to stay in the division.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are one point from safety and know they cannot slip up again. Arsenal have the same mentality, even though their lead at the top will be unsurmountable this weekend. Mikel Arteta knows that three wins from three will equal in the title.
West Ham head into Sunday having to pick themselves up from their defeat to Brentford last week, and the games don’t get much bigger than the Gunners.
Nuno’s thoguhts
Nuno on the fitness of his squad: “Everybody is OK, which is good. It’s good for us that everyone is healthy.”
Reflecting on defat to Brentford last week: “It was a tough weekend for all of us. Of course it was a bad result. In the first half it was positive, we performed well and had our moments, but overall a bad weekend. It only helps us to react and bounce back.
“We’ve always been able to react during the games and during the season. We’ve had poor performances and results, but the next one comes and we have been able to perform well and produce a result. This is what we expect on Sunday.”
On the importance of Sunday’s game: “It is a big game and our fans know and they’ve been fantastic for us at London Stadium, and we’ve been showing them with results and performances that we can count on them. We realise it is up for us to deliver, but it is a big game.”
On the atmosphere at the London Stadium: “Being at home is good for us. Especially recently, our fans are giving us an extra run, so they’ve been really helpful. It’s always nervy in these final games of the season. There’s always anxiety in the games so it is up to us to control our nerves and deliver what we want.”
On the opposition, Arsenal: “It’s difficult because they are very good. They are a very talented team that is fighting for huge things and achieving huge moments. They have reached the final of the Champions League and are fighting for the Premier League title. They are a tough opponent, but we are at London Stadium and that always gives us a plus of energy and especially for us, we have to give our all. There is no hiding. We have to be there.”
On his future at the club: “I’m going to be honest with you – I don’t have one second to think about next season. It’s so demanding what we have, the challenge, especially the game on Sunday, that’s what we have to focus on. I don’t have enough energy to think about what’s ahead. It’s tomorrow, then tomorrow, day-by-day. All the club, all the staff, the board, the players, the fans, we have our mission. It’s about Sunday and we just focus on Sunday.”
