‘I can see them challenging for…’ – Shearer agrees with Lineker’s West Ham PL prediction

Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker Share Their West Ham Premier League Prediction

Premier League legends Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker have shared their predictions for West Ham United’s performance in the 2024/25 season. On The Rest is Football podcast, the co-hosts agreed that the Hammers have the potential to challenge for a European place this season.

Lineker stated, “I quite like the look of what they’ve spent. I can see them challenging for Europe, just missing out, so mid-table.” Shearer added, “Agreed, I’ve got them just better. What did you say they were last season, ninth? I’ve got them maybe a little bit better than that – maybe eighth? Eighth or ninth?”

West Ham’s Impressive Summer Overhaul

West Ham has emerged as a dark horse ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season, thanks to an impressive summer overhaul of the squad. The club has backed Julen Lopetegui in the transfer market, bringing in talented players like Max Kilman, Crysencio Summerville, Niclas Fullkrug, Guido Rodriguez, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

These shrewd deals have transformed the Irons into genuine contenders for the European places this season. The squad is now exciting, young, and talented, with a good balance of experience and youth.

Pressure on Lopetegui to Deliver

Lopetegui is under immediate pressure to deliver, given the significant investment in the squad. David Moyes paid the price for missing out on European football last term, and Lopetegui will be expected to achieve a top-eight finish at the very least.

A eighth-placed finish could be enough this season, depending on the European co-efficient, for a return to the Europa Conference League. The Hammers could even aim to finish further up the league table and into the Europa League places if Lopetegui’s side gels together quickly.

Tough Test Against Aston Villa

Lopetegui faces a tough test against Aston Villa on Saturday to start the season. A win at the London Stadium would surely send a statement to the rest of the Premier League. The Hammers have the talent and depth to challenge for a European place, and it will be exciting to see how they perform this season.

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