West Ham simply must win the EFL Cup this season – here’s why

Winning feeling

The EFL Cup is never a priority for clubs in the Premier League, some aim firstly to stay up, for others it is European football or the title.

However, taking the competition seriously, despite giving you more fixtures to contend with, can benefit your side throughout the remainder of the season.

The sense of being a champion that lifting a trophy brings a side can carry them on to greater success further down the line, whether that be in the FA Cup or the league.