Gabby Agbonlahor shares what he loves about West Ham after relegation latest
Gabby Agbonlahor loves one trait about Nuno Espirito Santo’s West Ham, which he believes could keep them in the Premier League this season.
The Hammers took another big step towards staying up as they bested Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, with Crysencio Summerville scoring the only goal of the game.
The Irons are now level on points with Nottingham Forest, who are only above them based on goal difference, with the likes of Leeds and Spurs in touching distance too.
With nine games left of the season, there will be plenty of twists and turns at the bottom of the Premier League yet to come.
For Agbonlahor, West Ham could be in good standing to remain in the top flight.
What does Gabby Agbonlahor love about West Ham?
Agbonlahor believes that West Ham have what it takes to stay in the Premier League, as he pointed out a key trait relegation battlers must have to avoid the drop.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor admitted he loves the way West Ham are fighting together as a team to stay up.
He stated: “What I love about West Ham and Forest last night is that they were up for the fight. In a relegation battle, the teams that stay up are the ones that have that spirit and determination.
“No problem if Manchester United come and score late. No problem, guys. We’re playing well, and we will get the results.”
Over the last few weeks, Nuno has certainly made the Hammers a side that is much harder to beat.
The Irons average 1.8 goals conceded per game across the whole season, but over the last five matches, that average has been 1.2.
It is also worth noting that this also includes the one-game blip where Nuno’s side conceded five against Liverpool at Anfield over the weekend.
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Why West Ham’s next Premier League game will show their true determination
Nottingham Forest secured an impressive point against title challengers Manchester City, and now it will be on West Ham to follow suit by completing the same or bettering the Tricky Trees.
There is a break in Premier League action for now as the Hammers take on Brentford in the FA Cup on Monday, 9 March.
However, following that fixture, Nuno will have to face Pep Guardiola’s side.
Whether West Ham can show the same fight that Nottingham Forest displayed this week will become evident at the London Stadium.
If the E20 outfit can secure a win at London Stadium against Man City, it would certainly provide quite the confidence boost to the squad.
Forest have shown it is possible to get a result, and the Hammers cannot afford to lose ground on those around them.
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