West Ham – Preston

Match analysis

West Ham host Preston in what looks like a one‑sided affair, with the Hammers perched atop the table on 14 points after four wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a 20‑9 goal difference. Preston sit languishing in 23rd place, having scraped just three points from a solitary victory and a bleak 6‑13 goal tally. The gap between the two sides is stark – a 11‑point cushion for West Ham and a 23‑goal superiority that underlines the disparity in form. If the Hammers can replicate the attacking fluency that has seen them net an average of two goals per game, they should comfortably extend their unbeaten run, while Preston will need a miracle to avoid further sliding toward the relegation zone.