Having taken a giant step towards the Europa League knockout stages, West Ham United return to Premier League action on Sunday, as Nottingham Forest visit the London Stadium.
While the Irons saw off Olympiacos 1-0 in Thursday's continental contest, the Tricky Trees broke their winless run in the top flight by stunning Aston Villa 2-0 at the City Ground last weekend.
After 73 minutes of frustration at the London Stadium, Paqueta's drive settled a closely-fought battle with Olympiacos as West Ham avenged their loss to Diego Martinez's side on matchday three, while also leaving them requiring just one win from their final two games to assure themselves of a place in the knockout round playoffs at the very least.
Since the start of the month, cup competitions have provided West Ham with a much-needed escape from their downturn in Premier League fortunes, as a 3-1 beating of Arsenal in the EFL Cup preceded a painful 3-2 loss to Brentford, who came from 2-1 down to sent the Hammers home empty-handed on November 4.
A third Premier League defeat on the trot - and a fifth in their last seven top-flight games - has demoted West Ham down to 12th place ahead of the commencement of gameweek 12, and the Irons' last two wins have both come against newly-promoted teams in the shape of Luton Town and Sheffield United.
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