The Hammers will go into the game against free scoring Villa high on confidence on Sunday according to David Moyes.

West Ham's Champions League chance will be enhanced with a victory at Villa Park.

After the draw against Newcastle courtesy of Mohammad Kudus' late equaliser the international break has been a lot easier to take.

Defeat would have been a disaster after defeats against Man City and Liverpool and a welcome win over Sheffield United.

Sunday will be very tough with the Hammers boss describing the Villa as being quite brilliant right now brilliant right now.

However, he explained the squad was in a really good mood and that he, the backroom team and the player think they have had a good second phase to the season.

He added that the club was in good shape which have included a couple of good cup results in between the Premier League games as well.

Now we look to vault back into fifth place in the midlands with the manager adding: "All of those things add to the mood and I have to say the players have been playing really well.

They've done a great job - we can improve on loads of things, but I have to give them great credit for the way they've started the season."