The “Hammers” visited Leverkusen last Thursday, where they lost to Bayer with a score of 0-2 in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. A 0-2 score doesn’t look like a disaster, but West Ham will have to put in a lot of effort, as Bayer has not lost once this season. However, before the return leg in the European competitions, the Londoners will play a match against their neighbors from Fulham in the Premier League. In the previous round, West Ham defeated Wolverhampton away with a score of 2-1. Nevertheless, the “Hammers” clearly prioritize the Europa League, as they are only in seventh place in the Premier League and have lost their chances to secure European positions.
The “Cottagers” essentially have already finished their season. The London club is separated from the relegation zone by a solid 14 points, more than enough to feel confident. In fact, Fulham has long forgotten about the fight for European spots. Currently, the team occupies 13th place in the league table, having earned 39 points. In the last round, Fulham hosted Newcastle United at home and lost by a minimal score of 0-1, conceding the only goal in the 81st minute of the match. As a result, Fulham hasn’t won in three consecutive games (one draw and two losses).
