The post-match relief from taking three points and a giant stride towards Nottingham Forest will be short lived: West Ham have a quick turnaround before playing the Red Devils midweek.

Knowing that Nottingham Forest have a game against the already condemned Wolves the following evening, the pressure to get something out of the Tuesday evening fixture will be enormous. Nobody wants to see the points gap opening again as the number of remaining games diminishes fast.

Which makes the selection dilemma facing Nuno all the more tricky, with calls coming for him to retain ‘clean sheet Mads’ after recalling the Dane against Burnley. No doubt benefitting from a more solid four man defence than in his last appearance, Hermansen came through a nervy first few minutes to survive: Amongst many this morning sports view.co.uk voice the opinion that the Dane needs a run in the side:

“Hermansen is the future and should get time to prove his mettle. Yes, he has been shaky on set-pieces and had his fair share of horror moments, but he needs a consistent run of games.

“Clean sheet Mads”: Ready for a run in the side?

Hermansen’s return could prove pivotal...