Noble injury woe for West Ham

West Ham have suffered yet another injury blow to their chances of securing an early Premier League safety with the news their star Mark Noble has suffered a setback to his shoulder problem.

Noble has spent around a month on the sidelines with a trapped nerve in his shoulder. Now it turned out he has not fully recovered from the injury which could require a surgery. This means Noble could be out for up to the end of the season. The Hummers are already missing their skipper Kevin Nolan who has damaged a little toe and Joe Cole with a hamstring injury.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce said: “Even though we’ve had two weeks since our last game it looks like none will have recovered in time. We are still in a very good position but mathematically need to get a little closer. I think we need another five points; 38 will be safe this year but we will all aim for 40 just in case.”