The goalkeeper is enjoying the Hammers' outstanding away form
Ahead of the London derby with high flying Crystal Palace, Hammers’ goalkeeper Adrian said his side’s five game unbeaten run has given him and his teammates plenty of confidence.
The Eagles, currently fourth in the Premier League table, are a point ahead of the Hammers who sit sixth with 14 points.
Following the historic away victories away at Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as well as rescuing a valuable point at Sunderland having been 2-0 down, the Spaniard is aiming to extend their superb away form.
Adrian said: “Today will be a good game. It’s a big game for us because we are playing really well away from home. Palaces also are confident and in a good moment, they play very well at home.
“We have a lot of confidence going into this game; coming back from 2-0 down against Sunderland was big, especially when we weren’t playing very well.
“Away from home, our performances have been very consistent. We’ve had three wins and one draw. At home we need to improve, we haven’t got the results we wanted but I think they will come.”
Assessing the strengths of today’s opponents, Adrian is well aware of the threat Alan Pardew’s men pose.
Having won five of their opening eight games, Adrian knows the encounter at Selhurst Park will be a tough affair.
“We know that they are a strong team in defence and on the counter attack they have very quick players. Players like Yohan Cabaye have given them an extra quality, Wilfred Zaha too is a very good player. We need to be careful of their attacking threat.”
With the goalkeeper in inspired form of late, the Spaniards impressive season continued as he recently signed a contract extension.
“I feel really happy here, I renewed my contract here last week so I am really happy here and so are my family. I have a place here and I feel really settled, I am enjoying my football. When you are away from home, your family is very important.
“Ever since I arrived in London the West Ham fans have always given me support and confidence. Everyone knows how good and passionate West Ham fans are. I have a special relationship with the fans.”
The Eagles, currently fourth in the Premier League table, are a point ahead of the Hammers who sit sixth with 14 points.
Following the historic away victories away at Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as well as rescuing a valuable point at Sunderland having been 2-0 down, the Spaniard is aiming to extend their superb away form.
Adrian said: “Today will be a good game. It’s a big game for us because we are playing really well away from home. Palaces also are confident and in a good moment, they play very well at home.
“We have a lot of confidence going into this game; coming back from 2-0 down against Sunderland was big, especially when we weren’t playing very well.
“Away from home, our performances have been very consistent. We’ve had three wins and one draw. At home we need to improve, we haven’t got the results we wanted but I think they will come.”
Assessing the strengths of today’s opponents, Adrian is well aware of the threat Alan Pardew’s men pose.
Having won five of their opening eight games, Adrian knows the encounter at Selhurst Park will be a tough affair.
“We know that they are a strong team in defence and on the counter attack they have very quick players. Players like Yohan Cabaye have given them an extra quality, Wilfred Zaha too is a very good player. We need to be careful of their attacking threat.”
With the goalkeeper in inspired form of late, the Spaniards impressive season continued as he recently signed a contract extension.
“I feel really happy here, I renewed my contract here last week so I am really happy here and so are my family. I have a place here and I feel really settled, I am enjoying my football. When you are away from home, your family is very important.
“Ever since I arrived in London the West Ham fans have always given me support and confidence. Everyone knows how good and passionate West Ham fans are. I have a special relationship with the fans.”