is fast becoming a firm favourite among supporters after once again voicing his belief that the club can avoid relegation from the .

The Hammers remain locked in a tense battle for survival and, although they were held to a draw by at the , results elsewhere offered encouragement. Defeats for and ensured the gap at the bottom did not widen.

Under , West Ham have edged to within two points of Forest, and their recent run of form has injected fresh optimism into their survival push.

McCarthy delivers relegation verdict

Speaking on The Managers podcast alongside , McCarthy — renowned for his own experiences in relegation battles — insisted West Ham are more than capable of clawing their way to safety.

“I think West Ham have a chance of catching them,” he said. “It’s up to the bottle of West Ham and Tottenham. Nottingham Forest, maybe.”

His comments reflect the resilience the Hammers have shown in recent weeks, collecting 11 points from a possible 18 in their last six outings. If that consistency continues, survival is firmly within reach — though the coming weeks could define their season.

A crucial month ahead

The fixture list, however, offers little margin for error. West Ham are set to face four top-10 sides in succession: , , and .

Each presents a formidable challenge, and there is a real risk of dropping valuable points if performances dip. That said, Nuno’s side have already proven they can compete with the division’s stronger teams, pushing close and earning a draw against .

To stay in touch with their relegation rivals, West Ham must replicate those displays and take whatever points they can. Failure to spring a few surprises could see Spurs and Forest pull clear — leaving the Hammers with too much ground to recover in the final stretch.