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West Ham wrap up their season on Sunday when Aston Villa travel to Upton Park in a game that has significance for both clubs.

The Hammers need to win to guarantee tenth place, ahead of bitter rivals Tottenham who lie just two points behind them in the Premier League table.

Spurs' superior goal difference means Alan Curbishley's men could be overtaken if they draw and Tottenham beat Liverpool, something that would be unpalatable to the majority of the Upton Park faithful.

THESE are troubled times at Upton Park but the West Ham board are placing their faith in manager Alan Curbishley – for the time being.

His future has become the subject of increasing media speculation after the recent run of poor results, culminating in Sunday’s (March 9) capitulation at Tottenham, their third 4-0 defeat in a row.

West Ham's dismal recent run continued as they slumped to their third consecutive 4-0 defeat.

Sunday's (March 9) rout at White Hart Lane was particularly hard for Hammers' fans, who were looking for their team to bounce back from similar heavy beatings at the hands of Chelsea and Liverpool respectively.

Two goals from Dimitar Berbatov and one apiece from Gilberto and Darren Bent saw off Alan Curbishley's men, with Luis Boa Morte's sending off compounding their misery.

WEST HAM’S horror show against Chelsea has threatened to derail their season, and they need to get back on track quickly.

Saturday’s (March 1) 4-0 drubbing by the Blues at Upton Park dented the Irons’ hopes of securing a UEFA Cup spot and with games running out they desperately need to start picking up points.

Manager Alan Curbishley was as disappointed as the fans after the Chelsea game, which saw ex-Hammers Frank Lampard and Joe Cole find the back of the net.