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English Premier League: Four things to watch in West Ham’s 18/19 Season

By Shanith de Mel

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: A general view outside of the stadium as fans arrive prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 13: A general view outside of the stadium as fans arrive prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Everton at London Stadium on May 13, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) /
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The new PL season is nigh and West Ham has done enough business to give their fans reason for optimism. The new era in the club’s history – meant to have begun 2 seasons ago – may finally be dawning.

Pellegrini still cutting it in the Premier League

“Of course!”, I hear you say. This is a PL winner after all, but hear me out. The Chilean had a spectacular final season at City, with a cascade of goals leading to a title. But he has been mediocre ever since and this was in the footballing backwaters of China.

How he sets up this West Ham squad will be crucial. His preference is a 4-2-2-2, but preseason suggests a 4-2-3-1. The former may promise attacking flair that the Hammers fans crave, but the latter will give an often-shaky midfield shape and control.

Regardless, Pellegrini’s penchant for fluid passing football appears promising for the Londoners, and his record backs this up. Fingers crossed Hammers fans.

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