West Ham: 5 Reasons Why They Can Stay Up

3. Andy Carroll Can Score The Goals To Keep Them Safe

If there was is worry for West Ham fans it might be wondering where the goals are going to come from, especially if their recent good defensive performances go backwards. There is no doubt that Andy Carroll is a massive player for them, but injury and suspension has meant that he hasn€™t featured very often. We are now in the business end of the season, and many people will feel that it€™s Carroll€™s time to deliver. It€™s worth noting that had West Ham got their start striker out on the pitch more often; they probably wouldn€™t have struggled as much as they have done this season. I think most people would agree that most teams that struggle do so because of a poor defence and not having a reliable goalscorer; this is perhaps why West Ham fans should feel supremely confident of avoiding the drop. Of course, the possibility of making England€™s World Cup squad is another good reason for Carroll to produce his best form between now and the end of the season.
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