West Ham United final Premier League position predicted by supercomputer in relegation verdict
West Ham United are predicted to finish thirteenth in the Premier League this season after the 4-1 loss against Tottenham, according to The Opta Analyst.
The Hammers are expected to comfortably survive relegation this year by Opta’s supercomputer, despite a poor start to the campaign under Julen Lopetegui
Spurs taught West Ham a lesson at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday [19 October], as the hosts scored three second-half goals within eight minutes to mark four defeats in eight Premier League matches for Lopetegui.
After the latest loss, the Irons have just a 0.44 per cent chance of securing Europa League qualification, but can take solace as they have just a 3.04 per cent chance of being relegated.
West Ham United will need time to get it right in Premier League
Whether or not Lopetegui remains in the West Ham dugout this season, it appears this year will be nothing more than a transitional period at the London Stadium.
The Spaniard will be fighting for his life in East London over the next four weeks, as his side face Manchester United, Nottingham Forest and Everton before the November international break.
West Ham are back to square one after following up the 4-1 win against Ipswich Town with a 4-1 loss to Spurs.
Whenever the side looks to be improving under the new boss they are hit with another setback, and the trend of taking one step forward two steps back is adding to the mounting pressure.
Mohammed Kudus lost his head in North London, rightfully receiving his marching orders after lashing out at Micky van de Ven, and is set to receive an extended ban from the FA for his meltdown in the London derby [The Mirror].
His reaction perfectly sums up the atmosphere in East London/ Lopetegui looks devoid of ideas, and the decision to appoint him as David Moyes’ successor appears to be a resounding error by the board with each passing week.
The Hammers should avoid a potential relegation battle this year but a mid-table finish only is proving likely for the side as all hopes of a European finish this term are nothing but a pipe dream at this stage.
In other West Ham news, Alan Shearer expects further punishment for Mohammed Kudus at the Irons after what Gary Lineker told him.
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