The infamously addictive game returned on November 8th with it’s 2022 edition, taking an even deeper dive into the world of football management, adding a shiny new data hub and an improved match engine to its already extensive take on life in the dugout.
For a bit of fun, we've fired up the newly released productivity-devastator, and sent the game three years into the future to see how West Ham line up on the first day of the 2024/25 season.
Take a look at how the game predicts the Hammers’ matchday squad will look as they prepare for a season opener against Burnley:
17. Sub 6: Simon Kjaer
The towering Dane brings experience and solidity to the Hammers' squad. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Photo: Marco Luzzani
18. Sub 7: Tomas Soucek
Another fan favourite who hasn't gone anywhere, Soucek is still a regular starter and is valued anywhere up to £99 million in 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling