West Ham boss Avram Grant insists he remains positive going into Saturday's vital clash with Blackpool despite his side's precarious position.
The Londoners are bottom of the table, four points adrift of safety, with only one win from 12 Premier League matches.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan said last week he expected seven points from the next four matches, but Grant's side have managed just two draws so far.
"I say to West Ham fans to not just look at the table," said Grant.
"When we look at the table we are not happy, but if you analyse the performances of the players, we are very optimistic.
"It's a strange situation because we don't have enough points, but if you analyse our games the spirit is good and the mentality is good.
Against Blackpool we need three points otherwise people will start saying we might be doomed
Kieron Dyer
"The football that we play is good football and in the last two games we scored two goals in both games. Even before that, we played good football.
"I know we haven't taken enough points, but if we continue to play good football and correct a few things, we will win games.
"Sometimes when you are on the bottom of the league, you see a big gap between you and the other teams.
"You see the games and you say to yourself 'we cannot do anything'. But if we continue to do the right things, I'm sure we will pick up points. This is our target."
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Wet Ham have failed to capitalise on leads in their last two matches, against Birmingham City and West Brom, and midfielder Kieron Dyer believes they cannot afford a repeat when Blackpool visit Upton Park on Saturday.
"We said Birmingham was a 'must win' game, but against Blackpool we need three points otherwise people will start saying we might be doomed," admitted Dyer.
"Blackpool are going to come here and have a right go at us. We have to be confident and match their desire. It is all about playing with no fear.
"I am a confident player and I don't let things affect me, but you can see that some players are affected."
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