Premier League 2022/23 Preview: West Ham United

Predicted finish: 7th

After mounting a genuine challenge for the top four until falling away at the latter stages of the season, David Moyes’ West Ham will be looking to push on following a successful campaign all-round resulting in a 7th placed finish.

The Hammers enjoyed a memorable run to the Europa League semi-finals, eventually succumbing to Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 on aggregate.

In a season of significant progress on the field and with a fanbase finally seeming settled in their London Stadium home, things are starting to look up for the East London club.

It has been a busy summer in the transfer window for David Moyes and Co. Alphonse Areola’s loan move from PSG has been made permanent, providing competition for veteran Polish stopper Lukasz Fabianski.

At the other end of the pitch, goalscorer Gianluca Scamacca has been signed from Sassuolo, providing Moyes with a recognised striker after playing Michail Antonio – who has previously been deployed at right-back, right-midfield and on the wing, as a lone number nine.

 In terms of defensive reinforcements, the Hammers have been dealt a significant blow as £30m signing Nayef Aguerd has been forced to undergo ankle surgery. The Moroccan center-back is expected to be out for around three months in what is an early blow to Moyes’ Premier League preparations.

Maxwel Cornet has also arrived from relegated Burnley, giving West Ham a direct threat from wide positions and adding further depth to an already impressive squad which will compete in the UEFA Europa Conference League for the first time.

Welcome to West Ham United, Maxwel Cornet!