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Shaun Goater concerned about West Ham United’s start to the season

West Ham United's Simone Zaza looks dejected as West Bromwich Albion's Claudio Yacob looks on (REUTERS)
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West Ham currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone with just one win from their opening five league matches.

Shaun Goater and Paul Dickov during the Premier League Live event

Former Manchester City forward Shaun Goater told Sky Sports News that he is worried that it’s just “not clicking” for West Ham United this season.

The Hammers have won just one league match and have already been knocked out of the Europa League following last month’s 1-0 defeat to Romanian side Astra Giurgiu at the London Stadium.

West Ham United's Adrian and Winston Reid look dejected in the net after Watford's Troy Deeney scores their second goal

And West Ham’s move to their new home has not exactly been the smoothest transition as they have struggled to pick up points, throwing away a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 against Watford earlier in the month.

However, Goater still believes that Slaven Bilic is the right man to take the club forward but admits there are problems that need addressing quickly.

West Ham United manager Slaven BilicWest Ham United manager Slaven Bilic

“(Bilic) is very impressive as a manager in terms of nursing games, his knowledge of the game and even the tactics,” Goater said on Sky Sports News HQ.

“But West Ham at this moment in time are just not playing the West Ham way – you’re looking for them to be powerful and good at keeping the ball where it’s meant to be but it’s just not clicking at the moment.”

The Hammers will be looking to get their season up and running at the London Stadium this Sunday as they welcome a resurgent Southampton side to their new home (4pm kick-off).

General view of a West Ham fan