Three top-10 Premier League finishes and winning the club their first piece of silverware since 1980 - and their first European trophy since 1965 - was not enough to earn David Moyes a new contract. His replacement was always going to have to deal with rising expectations and three successive home defeats,

Julen Lopetegui says he expects to be under pressure after West Ham's recent struggles at home but hopes to put that right against Ipswich Town.

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Struggling West Ham go in search of a much-needed performance and victory on Saturday as they make the short trip to Brentford for this London derby.  Julen Lopetegui's Hammers crashed to a third straight Premier League defeat at home to Chelsea last weekend and followed up that loss with a 5-1 thrashing in the EFL Cup away at Liverpool on Wednesday.

West Ham United will be without a key player this weekend as they prepare to host newly-promoted Ipswich Town.

Julen Lopetegui’s side continue to be without new striker as they seek much needed Premier League win West Ham will face Ipswich Town on Saturday at the London Stadium with the club in desperate need of a win.