Source: Daily_Mail
Europa League? Zola can lead Hammers into top four, insists Upson
Matthew Upson believes he can play in the Champions League with West Ham United next year.[LNB]The Hammers are on course for a place in next season's Europa League - the revamped UEFA Cup.[LNB]Looking up: West Ham defender Matthew Upson[LNB]But such is the impact made by Gianfranco Zola, Upson is confident West Ham can play in Europe's premier club competition.[LNB]'I don't see any reason why not,' said the 30-year-old. 'You can't tell what is going to happen in 18 months or two years' time. You have to go with it and make the right decisions.[LNB]'I think the club is going in the right direction and I am very excited about next season.[LNB]'We can make it to the Europa League. Even though we still have Liverpool and Chelsea to play, they are both home games. Europe is a big goal for the club and it will be interesting next season if we achieve it to see how things go.[LNB]'It would mean exciting times at the club next season without a doubt. If we can get some players back fit and bring a couple of new players in, then this club and team can really go places.[LNB]'The longer the boss stays the better. He has done brilliantly since he came in and has a very good relationship with the players. [LNB]'He has great tactical awareness and gets a lot of respect because of the quality of player he was. If you are not a good manager that soon wears off but he has proved that he has good managerial skills.'[LNB] Zola set to Hammer out a new deal at Upton Park before the season endsWe've been here be-FOUR! Sportsmail's guide to the Premier League's 4-4 thrillersGrounds for concern? As United ramp up the cost of their season tickets, here's Sportsmail's club-by-club guide to Premier League prices WEST HAM UNITED FC
