How West Ham can beat Huddersfield…according to stats

STRATFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United, speaks with Aaron Cresswell of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium on May 5, 2017 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
STRATFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United, speaks with Aaron Cresswell of West Ham United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur at the London Stadium on May 5, 2017 in Stratford, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – AUGUST 04: Mark Noble of West Ham United in action during a Pre Season Friendly between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Laugardalsvollur stadium on August 4, 2017 in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND – AUGUST 04: Mark Noble of West Ham United in action during a Pre Season Friendly between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Laugardalsvollur stadium on August 4, 2017 in Reykjavik, Iceland. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

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Keep the ball

If the Hammers are to have any chance of winning this match, they must keep the ball. Huddersfield have been very efficient with the ball so far this season, so we cannot afford our visitors any more of the ball than necessary.

West Ham are also surprisingly good at keeping the ball when necessary. Mark Noble might not be the most adventurous player in the world, but he retains possession. Our most dangerous attacks will be when everyone is in position and can make the most of our talent, both aerially and on the ground.

With Carroll and Hernandez likely to be the main two strikers, quality deliveries are important. Taking our time and getting the ball to our wingers, recycling the ball when necessary will be key to frustrating the opposition and maximising our chances of winning. Plus, the longer we hold the ball the bigger chance they will give us a set piece in a dangerous area.