Premier League: West Ham forward Andy Carroll is plotting an unlikely title tilt

West Ham forward Andy Carroll says there is no reason why the in-form London side cannot launch a surprise Premier League title challenge.

The Hammers beat Swansea 3-1 on Sunday at Upton Park to make it three wins in nine days and they are currently fourth in the table, nine points behind leaders Chelsea.

West Ham have been boosted by the return to fitness of England international Carroll, who bagged his first two goals of the season with a pair of trademark headers against the Swans.

And although many pundits expect the east Londoners to drop down the table a little as the season goes on, Carroll does not think a title challenge is totally out of the question.

We have a great squad and I can't say we are going to give up, now we are in the top four. We have got a great team and we can go all the way.

Asked how high he thought the Hammers could finish, the 25-year-old said: “I think there is no limit, we can go all the way to the top.

"We have a great squad and I can't say we are going to give up, now we are in the top four. We have got a great team and we can go all the way.

"I think with the team we have got and the manager, the way he is playing and coaching everyone, it is fantastic and I don't think we will be giving up at all.”

Ahead of Sunday’s match, Hammers boss Sam Allardyce spoke about how he decided to sign Carroll rather than prolific Swansea forward Wilfried Bony in the summer of 2013.

And although Bony scored on Sunday and has been a key figure since joining Swansea, Carroll’s brace suggested his manager may yet be proved right in the long term.

Asked about Allardyce’s comments, Carroll said: “I've not seen anything about it but he chose the right one didn't he?

"I have been out for a long time and the last couple of games I've been playing, I haven't been fully fit.

"There have been a lot of injuries and I was put in unexpectedly really and played a couple of 90 minutes before I was fully fit. Now, I'm feeling good and strong, and I can put myself about a bit more.”

Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho performed well in attack during Carroll’s absence and the England man thinks West Ham’s strength in depth will serve them well.

"It is always easier to come back when you have got a big squad,” he said. “You are not relying on one player.

“We have a big squad and quality players that can come in.

"That is why the players who are not playing are disappointed and the players who are in are putting in the performances to not be left out."