Hammers targeting silverware after dumping out Manchester United
Published:When only seven people back the correct result, you know it’s been one of the shocks of the season.
hanks to that 4-0 drubbing of Manchester United, West Ham United are now 9/2 to win the Carling Cup, which may prompt more than seven bets between now and the semi-finals in January.
Jonathan Spector, once a former Man Utd trainee, came back to haunt his former employees on Tuesday with a performance that was inspired by a tactical switch from his manager.
With Scott Parker and Mark Noble sidelined Grant found himself short of central midfielders, but his decision to shift Spector into the centre of midfield may well have saved the West Ham manager his job.
A 4/7 shot to be the next Premier League manager to leave, Grant is now 10/11 after consecutive wins and West Ham fans are singing their manager’s praises after watching their side’s performance of the season.
Next up for West Ham is a trip to Sunderland in Sunday’s televised game and the Irons are a huge price at 3/1 considering their recent confidence boosting wins over Wigan and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
Ferguson will not be a happy man after watching the future of Manchester United crumble on Tuesday night, and the Man Utd boss may have to splash some cash in the January transfer window.
Defenders will be the priority after the whole back four,were totally dominated by the West Ham attack.
Despite a solid season last year, Jonny Evans has fallen off the boil dramatically and while Chris Smalling has impressed in the Premier League this season, last night’s performance suggests he still has plenty of developing to do.
Should Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic suffer a lengthy absence, Man Utd’s title challenge will be hit hard and Chelsea now offer the best value at 11/8 to win the Premier League.
A £10 stake on West Ham winning the Carling Cup would return £55. New customers can sign up here for a free £10 bet.
