The Hammers were busy this summer in their attempts to improve on last season.
West Ham United’s Michail Antonio celebrates scoring
West Ham United winger Michail Antonio has told Goal that they are determined to get into the top four and beyond as soon as possible.
The Hammers were in impressive form last season, enjoying a strong first campaign under Slaven Bilic.
They have since moved to the London Stadium, with the hope being that the stadium is the first step towards them becoming a major force both domestically and in Europe.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic before the game
They are intent on breaking into the top four as soon as possible, making 10 signings this summer with that aim in mind, and Antonio says those signings show they are not resting on their laurels.
“We’ve not settled on our laurels saying we’ve had a great season let’s keep the same players and see if we can do it again,” he told Goal.
“We’ve gone out and brought quality players so we’re pushing on and looking to get in there as soon as possible.”
West Ham co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold before the match
Unfortunately for West Ham, it is now likely to be harder than ever before to break into that top four in future.
The so-called ‘big’ sides have all added this summer to ensure they will be in there by the end of the season, while those with outside chances such as Liverpool and Everton are also potential competitors.
That leaves as many as seven teams all looking to get in and the Hammers will have to be at their best to ensure they are contenders.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic
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