West Ham v Swansea: Hammers target win over Capital Cup finalists
West Ham lost their sixth game in 10 league outings in midweek against Fulham. Today they host a Swansea side that haven't lost in seven. Will Big Sam be able to get the better of the Capital One Cup finalists or will the Swans head back to Wales with maximum points?
The last time West Ham beat Swansea in the league, David Bowie was number one in the UK singles chart with Let's Dance, Margaret Thatcher was on her way to winning her second term in power and Sir Alex Ferguson was on his way to European success north of the border with Aberdeen. Yes, we're going back along way here. April 5, 1983, to be precise.
Both sides have had their ups and down since then but both are now dining at the top table once again, although the Swans have had the tastier meal this season. They currently sit in eighth place and have a date with Wembley waiting for them.
West Ham meanwhile made a decent start to life in the Premier League, but have faded badly in recent months and are anxiously looking over their shoulder at those below them. They were right up there with the top sides in October, but are now just seven points ahead of the drop zone.
Swansea put West Ham to the sword at the Liberty in August, but can the Hammers get revenge this afternoon?
West Ham United v Swansea City; Kick Off 3pm February 2 2013
Prediction Panel
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Arsenal |
Josh Ben Moshe |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Aston Villa |
Frank Pattison |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Chelsea |
Apoorva Ankur |
2 |
V |
2 |
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Everton |
Chris Goodwin |
2 |
V |
2 |
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Fulham |
Neil Springate |
0 |
V |
2 |
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Liverpool |
Dave Disciascio |
1 |
V |
2 |
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Man City |
Callum Rothwell |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Man United |
Alex Richert |
TBA |
V |
TBA |
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Newcastle |
Greg Hall |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Norwich |
Sue Read |
1 |
V |
1 |
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QPR |
John Jaycock |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Reading |
Jon Keen |
2 |
V |
2 |
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Southampton |
Andy Saunders |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Stoke City |
Peter Holland |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Sunderland |
Tony Ratton |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Swansea |
Jim Barry |
2 |
V |
4 |
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Spurs |
Adam Crawford |
TBA |
V |
TBA |
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West Brom |
Andy Wakeman |
2 |
V |
0 |
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West Ham |
Matt Beeby |
3 |
V |
1 |
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Wigan |
Jimmy Shine |
1 |
V |
1 |
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OUR EXPERTS |
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Writer |
Colin Illingworth |
2 |
V |
2 |
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Writer |
Steve Coulter |
1 |
V |
0 |
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Writer |
Hugh Larkin |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Mitch Waddon |
2 |
V |
1 |
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Writer |
Chris Pettitt |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Writer |
Sarshar Hosseinnia |
2 |
V |
0 |
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Blackburn fan |
Terry Kennedy |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Bolton fan |
David Blackburn |
0 |
V |
0 |
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Boro fan |
Sue Gardener |
0 |
V |
1 |
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Pompey fan |
Dan Taylor |
3 |
V |
2 |
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Pompey fan |
Peter Rendle |
2 |
V |
1 |
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West Ham fan |
Nigel Telfer |
3 |
V |
1 |
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Wolves fan |
Chris Cox |
1 |
V |
1 |
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Editor |
Antony Melvin |
2 |
V |
1 |
Panel Verdict
Too close to call.
Home: 13; Draw: 13; Away: 6. TBA 2.
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