Antonio confident ahead of Saints 'six pointer'

  • by Staff Writer
  • Thursday, 30th March 2023

Hammers striker Michail Antonio is in confident mood ahead of Sunday's big relegation battle against fellow strugglers Southampton.

Speaking in the latest episode of the Footballers' Football podcast, West Ham's number nine told co-host Callum Wilson that he expects to see the Newcastle forward next having secured what would be a vital win in United's battle against the drop.


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"It's a six pointer and it is crucial, crucial that we win this game," admitted Antonio. "It has been a few years, but we have been in this situation before and we believe that we are good enough.

"We are working hard preparing for the game and we believe we can do it. I will see you guys next week with three points in my back pocket."

However Wilson retorted that a defeat for Antonio and West Ham would make the relegation battle "more interesting", adding that he "better hope" West Ham prevail.

* In other news, pundit Paul Merson has predicted a Hammers win. Commenting in his weekly prediction feature for Sportskeeda, the former Arsenal midfielder agreed with Antonio.


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"A victory can get you so far out of the relegation battle, and you can jump four places," he said. "Southampton got a good result against Tottenham but if they lose here, they'll be in big trouble.

"West Ham turned up and produced an impressive performance against Nottingham Forest. This is a cup final, and I'm going to go with a West Ham victory this weekend."

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