FA CUP PREVIEW: West Ham will be difficult obstacle to overcome
West Ham look set for a long relegation battle in 2010 – so a good cup run would prove a welcome distraction. Decimated by injuries, the Hammers lie fourth from bottom in the Premier League table. Their best player, Scott Parker, limped out of their 2-0 d
West Ham look set for a long relegation battle in 2010 - so a good cup run would prove a welcome distraction.
Decimated by injuries, the Hammers lie fourth from bottom in the Premier League table.
Their best player, Scott Parker, limped out of their 2-0 defeat at Spurs last weekend with a hamstring strain which could rule him out. Leading scorer Carlton Cole is in the treatment room while Dean Ashton was forced to retire after battling a long-term injury.
Fullback Herita Ilunga is also a doubt after picking up a hamstring injury at White Hart Lane.
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The Gunners have already travelled to Upton Park this term, blowing a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 in the league back in October, but haven't played in a cup game in the East End since 1997/98 - when they won in both the League Cup and FA Cup.
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PREDICTION:
Arsenal are back on track and are unbeaten in their last three matches at Upton Park, but despite the Hammers' lame form, the cup, to use a clich�, can be a great leveller.
Arsenal to shade a tight game, 1-0.
