Gameweek 6 of the Premier League season takes centre stage this weekend and the 12:30 kick-off sees struggling West Ham take on Tottenham Hotspur in the early kick-off on Saturday in what should prove to be a cracking London derby.
Our man Danny Archer, fresh from nailing a couple of winners in the Carabao Cup in midweek is on the hunt for more winners this weekend and here is his analysis of the game...
West Ham vs Tottenham Hotspur
West Ham - 24/5
Tottenham - 3/5
Draw 17/5
(All odds with Unibet - get your first bet of £30 risk free)
West Ham -
It's been a tough start to the season for Hammers who have spent a fair amount of wedge this summer. The £16 million signing of Javier Hernandez, who bagged 2 in the Irons' 3-2 defeat to Southampton looks a real coup, but despite the recruitment of Joe Hart and Pablo Zabaleta, West Ham have looked decidedly shaky defensively.
Slaven Bilic's side finally got their first win of the season last Monday against Huddersfield Town in a workmanlike performance. That was their match at home and Bilic's players seemed to thrive on the return after 3 successive league defeats on the road. A creditable 0-0 draw away to West Brom followed before a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.
Skipper Mark Noble is back in the side but Manuel Lanzini and Pedro Obiang miss the trip. The Hammers have interesting won three of their last meetings at home against Tottenham, which included a 1-0 victory at the London Olympic Stadium last year. Bilic has beaten a Pochettino side in all three of his home matches against the Argentinean boss and spirits in the West Ham camp will be raised having taken 4 points from their last two league games.
Tottenham -
However, this will be no easy test for the home side who face a Tottenham team looking to equal their club record of give successive Premier League away matches and who have scored 18 goals in that four-match period. Spurs are struggling to make Wembley a fortress in the League, epitomised by a 1-1 draw with Burnley and 0-0 with Swansea, games they have to be taken three points in if they are to challenge for the title.
Star striker Harry Kane will lead the line and has banged in nine goals in four Premier League away matches but Victor Wanyama, Erik Lamela and Danny Rose continue to be injured. This is a crucial match for Tottenham in many ways as they risk lagging behinf the two Manchester clubs in the hunt for the title.
Verdict - I think this could be a cracking London Derby which could serve up some goals. With that in mind Both Teams To Score looks a solid wager but I wouldn't be surprised if Spurs also improve their superb away form.
Archer's Selections
Both Teams To Score - 8/11 with Unibet
Tottenham to win - 3/5 with Unibet
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