West Ham were made to wait until the dying embers of last season, to a home clash with Manchester United in May, to pick up their first win of the year over a ‘Big Six’ club - their first, in fact, across the course of that entire campaign.
Then, victory over Erik ten Hag’s side all-but assured survival, but heading into 2024, the Hammers have loftier ambitions, thanks in large part to the rediscovery of their ability to feast at the top table.
