West Ham's trip to Tottenham is special, says Slaven Bilic
Saturday 21 November 2015 14:08, UK
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is looking forward to a "special game" when his side take on Tottenham on Sunday.
West Ham travel to White Hart Lane with the two teams separated in the Premier League table only goal difference.
West Ham have not lost on their last three visits to Tottenham, having won in the Premier League and League Cup two seasons ago, while they secured a 2-2 draw last term.
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"It is a special game," said Bilic. "I know it's a cliche, but there are some games that are more special for the fans. That's why they are derbies and this one is one of them.
"Some are saying it is like the game of the season for West Ham. I wouldn't call it that, but it is special and we are looking forward to it.
"You can feel it in the camp these last few days. It is like we are waiting for a big game."
West Ham have already beaten Arsenal and Chelsea this season, and Bilic is optimistic his side will be able to add another of their London rivals to that impressive list of scalps.
"We are confident now because we know whoever we play we have a chance," Bilic, who made his debut as a West Ham player in a 1-0 win at Spurs in 1996, added.
"We will approach the game with that knowledge that if we are on top of our game we have a good chance.
"For the fans it would be nice if we finish above them but if you ask me if I am happy to finish ninth and they are 10th, Arsenal are 11th, and Chelsea 12th, I would rather finish second and one of them finish as champions."
Watch Tottenham v West Ham live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.30pm on Sunday.
