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Cal and Darcy break down West Ham 6-0 Wrexham, talking how Nuno's side completely pulled apart Phil Parkinson's promotion hopefuls. They discuss the growing partnerships on the pitch, with Piroe and Castellanos running the show up front and Morato and Solomon pulling the strings on the left. They analyse West Ham's press so far this season, looking into the Hammers' data and comparing it to a high-pressing Championship favourite in Middlesbrough and, after 3 wins in 6 days, ask whether Nuno can coach a dominant side in the Championship in 2026.

Timestamps:

(00:00) West Ham 6-0 Wrexham match review

(03:39) Man of the Match & Goal of the Game

(09:42) Morato & Solomon's relationship

(13:37) Piroe & Castellanos' growing connection

(21:33) We're raising money for CALM this month!

(25:34) How West Ham are evolving out of possession

(29:24) Could West Ham press more aggressively?

(33:09) The data behind West Ham's press

(36:29) Comparing West Ham's press to Middlesbrough's high intensity

(40:14) Were West Ham right to keep Nuno?

(45:19) Can Nuno coach a dominant side?

(47:36) What does the data say?

(53:32) The squad's quality

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