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'Their fans can be their best friend or WORST ENEMY': Jamie Redknapp says West Ham have benefitted from lack of fans at the London Stadium during their push for the Premier League top four because the players have more 'freedom'

Jamie Redknapp believes the lack of supporters in the stands has worked in West Ham's favour this season as the club's fans can be their 'worst enemy'.

David Moyes has led the Hammers into the race for a top four finish in the Premier League after just escaping relegation the season before.

And Redknapp, a boyhood West Ham fan, remained optimistic about their chances up against the topflight's 'Big Six' entering the business end of the campaign.

Jamie Redknapp believes the lack of fans has worked in West Ham's favour this season
David Moyes has led the Hammers into the race for a top four finish in the Premier League

Over recent seasons, following a controversial move from their beloved Boleyn Ground to the Olympic Stadium in London, the fans have been very vocal about their unrest regarding the club's inconsistency on the pitch and their board off the pitch.