West Ham have kept three clean sheets in 13 league games. With a packed fixture list this month, the defence must improve

On facing a new opponent in Ruud van Nistelrooy: "He is a very good manager - he has shown that before and has done well in the Premier League. One of the difficulties when you face a new manager is that you don't really know what he's going to do."

Paqueta's last goal contribution was on October 5th, scoring as the Hammers beat Ipswich Town on home soil in a 4-1 win - but he has featured in nine games since, failing to record a single goal or assist, and it's evidently taking its toll on the Hammers.