Tottenham v West Ham: stakes rising on both sidespublished at 13:39 GMT
13:39 GMT
Tottenham v West Ham (Sat, 15:00 GMT)
Karan Vinod
BBC Sport Journalist
Saturday’s London derby has taken on added significance, with both Tottenham and West Ham under intense pressure as the season approaches a critical point.
West Ham travel across the capital, sitting 18th in the Premier League, while Spurs arrive in similarly troubled form, having won just one of their last seven games in all competitions. That run has heightened scrutiny on head coach Thomas Frank, with growing speculation around his future and reports suggesting he is firmly in the hot seat.
The situation is not dissimilar to that facing Nuno Espirito Santo, who is also battling to steady the ship amid inconsistent results, supporter unrest and rising tension around the club.
With both sides desperate for momentum and confidence, the fixture has been dubbed by some supporters as an ‘El Sackico’ – a reflection of the high stakes involved.