West Ham United will be looking to build upon their impressive 3-1 away victory at Southampton on Saturday afternoon when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to the London Stadium (15:00).

The Hammers, who currently lie one place below and five points behind this weekend’s opponents in the Premier League standings prior to kick-off, picked up just their fourth away win of the 2016-17 campaign thanks to strikes from Andy Carroll, Pedro Obiang and Mark Noble’s deflected effort.

Slaven Bilic’s side are still settling into their new London Stadium this term following last year’s departure from the Boleyn Ground, having won five of their 12 home league outings so far this season.

But having offloaded want away star Dimitri Payet back to Ligue 1 outfit Marseille by the close of the January transfer window, the squad’s togetherness has seemingly reached an all-season high and last weekend’s result reflected their uplifting mood on the pitch, despite a 4-0 thrashing to Manchester City earlier in the month.

So, with West Brom visiting London this weekend, here are three reasons why The Hammers will collect all three points against The Baggies…

Handy Andy

West Ham possess a striker in-form, step forward Andy Carroll.

The 28-year-old has scored five league goals in his last seven outings, including the equaliser at Southampton last weekend.

Before this rich vein of form for the England international, Carroll had netted just one Premier League goal, coming in the 5-1 mauling to the hands of Arsenal back in early-December.

Home banker

West Brom haven’t defeated West Ham United on their own turf since 2003 – meaning The Hammers are unbeaten in their last seven home meetings with The Baggies in all competitions.

It is not since November 2003 that West Brom have claimed all three points on their travels against West Ham, when Rob Hulse scored twice in the first-half to inspire an impressive 4-3 victory, with Jermain Defoe being sent off on the stroke of half-time for the hosts.

Added incentive

With West Ham five points behind West Brom ahead of kick-off, the quest for all three points suddenly becomes even more worthy against nearby rivals.

Despite a woeful start to the 2016-17 campaign, losing five of their opening six league games, Bilic’s men finally look to have found their rhythm and have discovered some form to go alongside their new surroundings.

Last Saturday’s 3-1 win at Southampton showcased what The Hammers are capable of, and with another [potential] three points in the bag against The Baggies, West Ham will be within touching distance of West Brom and eighth spot in the table.

Plus, The Hammers will certainly want to finish as the highest placed Premier League side with the name ‘West’ in come May!