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West Ham's goalkeeper, Alphonse Areola, is eager to build on their recent 3-1 victory over Newcastle United as they prepare to face Burnley on Saturday. This win ended a six-game winless streak for the Hammers and brought them within three points of Burnley, who are in 18th place. Areola made three crucial saves during the match, including one that denied Anthony Gordon when the score was tied at 1-1.
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expressed his desire to strengthen ties with fans through another win at the London Stadium. "It's a good feeling, a good feeling for us, for the team, for the fans," he said. "What more can we ask for than just to win? And now we need to keep going like that. " He emphasised the importance of fan support, stating, "We felt it today as well. I've always said that we need them (the fans) to push us and to give us that strength to get far. "
Burnley recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against Arsenal at Turf Moor, ending their winning streak in the league. Despite failing to register a shot on target, they hit the woodwork late in the game. Midfielder Josh Laurent remains optimistic, saying there are valuable lessons from this match. "It was a difficult game for us; we're disappointed not to come out with anything," he stated.Laurent acknowledged Arsenal's quality but stressed that each game is an opportunity for growth. "A lot to learn from; we showed a lot of fight and spirit at times," he added. Looking ahead to their next match against West Ham, Laurent believes they will enter with confidence and determination.For West Ham, Callum Wilson is a key player. He has scored seven goals against Burnley and has been prolific against newly promoted teams recently. Meanwhile, Burnley's Quilindschy Hartman has been impressive with four assists in his last three away matches.Fingertip save from Fonz pic.twitter.com/m88D3IuTRn
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Match Prediction: West Ham Win
West Ham have remained unbeaten in their last six Premier League encounters with Burnley (W3 D3). They haven't lost any of their last 11 top-flight games against Burnley when scoring at least once since February 2010. The Hammers' vulnerability lies in set pieces; they've faced the most shots from such situations this season.The Opta win probability suggests West Ham have a 47.9% chance of winning compared to Burnley's 26.1%. A draw stands at 26%. Despite past struggles away at West Ham, Burnley could exploit set pieces as a potential path to victory under Scott Parker's guidance.Both teams have struggled with shot differentials when drawing or losing this season—Burnley (-54) and West Ham (-35). However, history favours West Ham as they aim to continue their positive run against Burnley while strengthening their position in the league standings.Do you find this article useful?
