West Ham are a team that are improving under Graham Potter, says BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton.
Our Hammers head to Molineux tonight to take on Wolves, who like West Ham can count themselves fortunate this season thanks to the form of the 3 promoted sides, who look set for a return to the Championship.
Many fans are hoping to see a more attack minded West Ham side tonight under Potter, with Niclas Fullkrug and Evan Ferguson both available to Potter to lead the line.
Sutton, although not confident of a Hammers win, feels that the side are one that is improving under the former Brighton boss, although maybe not enough yet to overcome Wolves later on.
“Wolves have got a nine-point cushion above the bottom three but they still have a bit of work to do to make sure they are completely safe,” said Sutton.
“Their best player Matheus Cunha is still suspended, and he is such a big miss. His recent comments about wanting to leave to win trophies are hardly much help to them either.
“West Ham are only one place above Wolves, but are another eight points clear.
“Their results have not been spectacular under Graham Potter but when I look at them, I do think they are improving – they came very close to beating Everton last time out, and actually deserved the three points there.
“I’d like to pick a winner but I am not sure that will get me anywhere – this game smells of a draw.” Sutton’s prediction: 1-1