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Hammers prepare for clash with Tottenham
Star sports editor BELLA KATZ looks at both London rivals ahead of Sunday’s match, which could prove crucial in the race for top four
HEROICS: Spurs goalie Hugo Lloris makes a late save during the League Cup quarter final match against West Ham

TWO London rivals will go head to head this weekend as West Ham travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, both teams entering the pitch with the same aim: to secure three points and further their campaigns for a spot in the top 4.

Both sides head into the game on the back of strong mid-week victories, with Spurs beating Graham Potter’s Brighton 2-0 on Wednesday, and West Ham making history in the Europa League, knocking out tournament veterans Sevilla on Thursday night.

Fan-favourite Tomas Soucek did what he does best to open up the scoring at the London Stadium, by heading home a cross from forward Michail Antonio — and as a result, he created an iconic moment for the Hammers’ history books with a claret headband wrapped tightly around his head like a warrior. 

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