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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
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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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