Laws looking to put heat on Hammers

urnley manager Brian Laws aims to put the squeeze on Gianfranco Zola on Saturday and ease his side's Premier League relegation fears. A home win for the Clarets against Manchester City will bring them level on points with Zola's West Ham, who face Everton on Sunday at Goodison Park.After securing only one win in 12 league games since taking charge Laws is determined to grab the chance.He said: "Manchester City are in terrific form and we are not in terms of results. But we aim to turn that around and a win would give everyone a huge lift."It would put major pressure on West Ham, knowing we were grabbing their ankles and pulling them in."It is a great opportunity for us. We have to make it difficult for Manchester City. The pressure will be on them as they need a win to stay in touch with the top four."The important thing is getting that first goal. That could be massive. It would lift everyone's spirits, players and supporters."I feel if we approach the game in the right manner we have every chance."Burnley go into the match on the back of a narrow defeat by local rivals Blackburn and Laws added: "We are hurting but now we are facing the richest club in the world."You look at their bench on Monday when they beat Wigan and it was powerful. It shows you the strength they have."But this is what our players have worked for - to play teams like this week in week out. That is the beauty of the Premier League."Laws has a number of players out of contract in the summer but with Burnley not yet sure of their top-flight status, negotiations are on hold.He said: "There are a lot of things we need to address. However, the most important thing is these six games."We have got to put as much sweat on our brow as we can in that time. Everything else goes on the back burner."It is not ideal but so be it. The players know it and accept it. They just want to concentrate on the games as well."Former City full-back Stephen Jordan is one of those whose current deal is about to expire.But he has backed his manager by stating he is happy to wait until the end of the season before discussing his future.Jordan said: "We have just got to concentrate on the remaining matches and everything will sort itself out."I am just thinking about Manchester City this weekend and that's all really."

Source: Team_Talk