Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher takes a look at the action ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and Bournemouth. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
West Ham face Southampton on Boxing Day in a crucial game for both sides, and a Jamie Carragher prediction could irk Hammers fans.
Ivan Jurek He will take charge of Saints and hope to turn the odds around, adding more pressure to them West Hammanager under fire, Julen Lopetegui.
Jamie Carragher says Southampton will beat West Ham
The Hammers find themselves in 13th place in the Premier League It's not quite as dangerous as 20th-placed Southampton, and being eight points away from safety already will focus Juric's mind on what is needed to get them out of trouble. Starting with three points against the East London side.
It was reported earlier in the month that Lopetegui had one game to save his West Ham career and Jamie Carragher has already named the perfect replacement for the Spaniard.
However, it is Cara's prediction of a big showdown on Boxing Day that is most likely to catch the attention of east Londoners.
According to his expectations on Sky Sports Super SixThe former Liverpool star believes Southampton will win only their second game of the season 2-1.
Lopetegui is on his way if Jamie Carragher is proven right
Should this exact scenario play out, there is absolutely no doubt that Lopetegui will find it difficult to remain in his position beyond the end of the year.
West Ham boss David Sullivan is thought not to be keen on paying a compensation package to the Spaniard if they are relieved of his duties, and that is likely to be the only thing keeping Lopetegui in his job at the moment.
The Hammers are in poor form which has seen them win just three of their last 10 matches, one of which was against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers.
If they can't beat a team that has six points and is by far the worst team in the Premier League, there's no defence.
