Slaven Bilic’s seat is still rather hot after a disappointing second season in charge, and a bad start to the season could bring him the ax.
West Ham’s opening fixture of the season doesn’t provide much hope as the Hammers travel to Old Trafford to take on Europa League champions Manchester United. If Bilic can resurrect his away giant killing prowess from his first season in charge, the Hammers will be a side to reckon with and game week one provides the perfect opportunity.
The London Stadium was far from a fortress last season as the Hammers struggled to get comfortable in their new home. The club will get a chance to find its home footing in week two against Southampton, another club that fell below their own expectations last season.
The home side has won the past four matchups between the Hammers and Spurs, and Bilic will have the first opportunity to continue the trend in late September.
December is West Ham’s most important month of the season, beginning with home matches against Chelsea and Arsenal three days apart. Away trips to Bournemouth, where Josh King’s hat trick sent the Hammers home disappointed last season, and Tottenham close out the month.
The club’s final two games of the season, away to Leicester and home to Everton, represent a great opportunity to take all six points to end the season on a high...
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