Last weekend’s result against Manchester United was not how West Ham fans, players and Slaven Bilic imagined the season starting off.
Swept aside by a classy United side 4-0 thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku, as well as goals from Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba, the result signalled a quick return to earth for the Hammers, who in pre-season had hoped their side would be challenging for the top six such had been the calibre of their summer transfer business.
Bilic will be hoping that the result will prove to be a minor road bump in what will turn out to be a successful season, however it that nation is to be true, his side will have to much improve in the coming weeks.
This Saturday the Hammers travel to Southampton, themselves with a couple of new players and a new manager to boot. The Saints drew their opening game with Swansea City, and much like West Ham, will be looking for their first three points this weekend.
It won’t be an easy task for Bilic and his men, and that being said who are three players who must up their game from the Manchester United clash in order to ensure the Hammers leave St Mary’s with victory …
