West Ham’s winger Pablo Barrera has admitted it has taken him time to get used to life in the Premier League but insists there is plenty to come from him. The Mexican showed his ability during last summer’s World Cup, with a series of impressive displays for the Central Americans in South Africa.

Since arriving at Upton Park from Mexican side Pumas in the summer, Barrera has made 14 appearances for his new side in the league so far this season. The 23-year-old has only showed glimpses of his talent, as West Ham have struggled badly in the opening 15 games of this season. With a third of the season already gone, the Hammer’s still find themselves propping up the table and will be looking for a run of victories to climb up the table, something the football odds indicate they are capable of.
It’s a big change for Barrera coming from his homeland to London and it hasn’t been easy going but things could be looking up for both Barrera and the Hammers. “As every week goes by, I am settling in more to the team and life in London.” He said.

Barrera has been just one of a number of talented players in the West Ham squad who has struggled to reach their top form this season. The 3-1 defeat of Wigan was an example of what this Hammers side can do when they gel. The players in the squad are certainly good enough to survive this season but they will need to keep producing on the pitch and the football betting suggests this can happen.

With West Ham picking up only their second win of the season, last weekend against Wigan and will be looking to build on that this weekend when they make the long journey to Sunderland. Avram Grant’s side will then host Manchester City and what is sure to be a tough match before another trip up north to face Blackburn.

Grant will be hoping to come out of the hectic Christmas period with his team out of the bottom three for the first time of the season. The New Year gives West Ham the chance to salvage something from their season and they can reach the safety of mid-table with a good run of results.