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West Ham vs Wolves - It’ll be strange without the usual rendition of Bubbles before the game, but here’s a preview and tactical analysis points of how Moyes has steadied the ship at the London Stadium.
Enjoy
West Ham vs Wolves - It’ll be strange without the usual rendition of Bubbles before the game, but here’s a preview and tactical analysis points of how Moyes has steadied the ship at the London Stadium.Enjoy
105 days exactly since West Ham narrowly lost to Arsenal. Antonio missed a few sitters and Bowen hit the post in an unjust defeat.
#WHUFC last five form:
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3-3 (Brighton)
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0-2 (Man City)
• 2-3 (Liverpool)
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3-1 (Southampton)
• 0-1 (Arsenal)
#WHUFC last five form:•
3-3 (Brighton) •
0-2 (Man City) •
2-3 (Liverpool)•
3-1 (Southampton)•
0-1 (Arsenal)
West Ham have showed signs of improvement, despite three defeats from five. The only abject performance was Man City away, but Moyes was clearly getting a tick out of the players.
One to watch: Sebastien Haller
One to watch: Sebastien Haller
The break came at a bad time personally for Haller. He looked a man fit and firing, causing problems and linking up well with Michail Antonio. They both complement each over very well with pace and power.
Radar watch:
• 4.95 successful pressures PG
• 49.5 aerial win %
Radar watch:
• 4.95 successful pressures PG
• 49.5 aerial win %
Analysis: Defensive improvements
High line
• Diop comes high up the pitch to retrieve possession of the ball.
• The scissor press closes all possible angles for an Arsenal passing option.
• Bowen and Fornals both come deeper to give Noble an option.
High line
• Diop comes high up the pitch to retrieve possession of the ball.
• The scissor press closes all possible angles for an Arsenal passing option.
• Bowen and Fornals both come deeper to give Noble an option.
Maintaining position
• A key difference here is West Ham’s positioning. When Bowen receives the ball, Rice drops back as a third centre-back
providing additional support to Diop and Cresswell.
• A key difference here is West Ham’s positioning. When Bowen receives the ball, Rice drops back as a third centre-back
providing additional support to Diop and Cresswell.
Additional attacking options
The first image shows West Ham’s lack of forward options.
1. Anderson supports Haller as an inside forward.
2. Fornals sits deep behind Anderson, instead of surging forward.
3. This allows Sheffield United to control the midfield.
The first image shows West Ham’s lack of forward options.
1. Anderson supports Haller as an inside forward.
2. Fornals sits deep behind Anderson, instead of surging forward.
3. This allows Sheffield United to control the midfield.
The signing of Jarrod Bowen looks to have partially filled this defiency.
• Bowen & Antonio rotating allows more of a free roam for Fornals.
• Fornals is seen charging up the pitch to support Haller.
• Bowen acts as a ball carrier, dragging attention away from Haller.
• Bowen & Antonio rotating allows more of a free roam for Fornals.
• Fornals is seen charging up the pitch to support Haller.
• Bowen acts as a ball carrier, dragging attention away from Haller.
• Here’s another example of West Ham creating more space for Haller - Antonio comes drops in between Luiz & Mari Haller operates the space lost by Sokratis who is seen closing down Noble Noble plays Haller through on goal.
Haller operates the space lost by Sokratis who is seen closing down Noble Noble plays Haller through on goal.
This time against Southampton, when Haller arguably had his best game in a West Ham shirt.
• Fornals cuts inside from the left, Antonio drops out wide.
• Haller coming short drags Bednarek out of position.
• Bowen sees the space and drops behind Haller.
Goal.
• Fornals cuts inside from the left, Antonio drops out wide.
• Haller coming short drags Bednarek out of position.
• Bowen sees the space and drops behind Haller.
Goal.
West Ham caused Southampton problems all afternoon.
1. Haller again is the focal point
2. Antonio comes central to provide support.
3. Fornals this time comes into play, before slotting Antonio through on goal.
1. Haller again is the focal point
2. Antonio comes central to provide support.
3. Fornals this time comes into play, before slotting Antonio through on goal.
Opposition watch: Wolves
Last-16 UEL tie was played under difficult circumstances. Pedro Neto claimed a point in an below-part performance.
#WWFC last five form:
• 3-0 (Norwich)
• 2-3 (Espanyol)
• 3-2 (Spurs)
• 0-0 (Brighton)
• 1-1 (Olympiakos)
Last-16 UEL tie was played under difficult circumstances. Pedro Neto claimed a point in an below-part performance.
#WWFC last five form: •
3-0 (Norwich) •
2-3 (Espanyol) •
3-2 (Spurs) •
0-0 (Brighton) •
1-1 (Olympiakos)
48 games later... Wolves have had another eye-catching season. A double over Man City and an impressive away victory over Spurs has reaffirmed their top six credentials.
One to watch: João Moutinho
One to watch: João Moutinho
Wolves’ main man and an absolute revelation in all areas of the pitch. Experienced and forms one of the best midfield pairings in the league with Ruben Neves. Complete midfielder.
Radar watch:
• 6.74 successful pressures PG
• 5.20 passes into final third
Radar watch:
• 6.74 successful pressures PG
• 5.20 passes into final third
Reverse fixture. 2-0
A soft Lean Dendocker opener and Patrick Cutrone’s late goal sealed a comfortable afternoon for Wolves.
West Ham were poor but had chances to get something from the game. Snodgrass’ missed chance was the turning point.
2-0 A soft Lean Dendocker opener and Patrick Cutrone’s late goal sealed a comfortable afternoon for Wolves.
West Ham were poor but had chances to get something from the game. Snodgrass’ missed chance was the turning point.
Prediction: West Ham 1-1 Wolves
Tough one. Wolves will be raring to go and seal their European place, but may also have their eye on progressing further this season.
West Ham have showed glimpses of improvement under Moyes and will be confident of getting out of trouble.
Tough one. Wolves will be raring to go and seal their European place, but may also have their eye on progressing further this season.
West Ham have showed glimpses of improvement under Moyes and will be confident of getting out of trouble.
RT’s greatly appreciated. #WHUFC
