Chris Sutton and Paul Merson disagree over Fulham vs West Ham predictions as 'on fire' claim made
A look at the pundit predictions for the all-London clash between Fulham and West Ham.
West Ham and Fulham are back in action on Wednesday night when they face off. The Hammers produced a spirited display against Liverpool over the weekend but were undone by some poor set-piece defending, as seems to be the way for most teams in the Premier League currently.
But there was no damage done in the points column, with Nottingham Forest also losing, and the East Midlands club face Manchester City during the week, potentially giving the Hammers an opportunity. But Fulham will be tricky customers, now within three points of the European spots having picked up another big win over the weekend, defeating Tottenham
Ahead of what will be a fascinating game at Craven Cottage, we have rounded up the pundit predictions from BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton and SportsKeeda’s Paul Merson.
Chris Sutton
“West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was very upbeat about his side's performance at Anfield on Saturday, but they lost 5-2. The only consolation for the Hammers is that the teams immediately above them all lost too.
“They lost at home to Fulham in December and I don't see them getting anything on Wednesday, either. Marco Silva's side played really well in their win against Tottenham on Sunday and Harry Wilson is on fire - my advice is to get him in your Fantasy Premier League team, now. Prediction: 2-1.”
Paul Merson
“Fulham got a big result against Tottenham last weekend. They are playing well at the moment. But I have a strange feeling about West Ham in this one. This is a must not lose game for West Ham and I expect them to bring that fight with them. I believe the scoreline against Liverpool did not do justice to their performance.
“I'm backing West Ham to win and produce a huge result that will turn things around at the bottom of the table. It can all change again next week in the relegation battle though. That's just the nature of it. Prediction: Fulham 1-2 West Ham United.”
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