I think west ham should definitely be aiming higher than dull football and playing in the Premier. They're a historic team. I'm happy for any team to bin off a shite manager in an effort to get a better one, anyway. All football clubs should aim to compete and entertain the paying fans.
I see people say that quite a bit but really...I don't think he needs to be protected. He plays against the best in the world and frequently comes out on top, it's a bit of an oversimplification to suggest it's entirely Rafa's tactics.
It was still Rafa's tactics in play when Lascelles was injured and we were losing every week...
I think Huddersfield and Brighton are easier fixtures than West Brom and Newcastle, in terms of goals...
Probably Man City, then, but Kane is difficult to ignore.