West Ham fans want Said Benrahma to start against Aston Villa

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Some West Ham United fans have been clamouring for Said Benrahma to get his first start tonight against Aston Villa.

The Hammers have the chance to move up to fifth in the table with a victory, which would be an amazing achievement by David Moyes given some of the fixtures his side have already contested.

The Irons will head into the game full of confidence having recorded back-t0-back 1-0 wins against Sheffield United and Fulham.

Standing in their way of another three points are Aston Villa, who are also going well.

Dean Smith’s side have made a great start to the new season and are a point ahead of the Hammers in the table.

A victory could move them up to fourth if Leicester lose to Fulham, so the motivation will be there for Jack Grealish and co.

It’s going to be a tough game for West Ham, and it seems supporters are ready to see summer signing Benrahma get his first start.

The Algerian has been unable to break into the starting XI since his move from Brentford, with Pablo Fornals having shown some decent form.

There was huge hype when the trickster signed, but he’s played just 19 minutes so far across two appearances against Fulham and Liverpool, and he was an unused substitute against Sheffield United.

On social media, many West Ham fans have made it clear that Benrahma – who tore up the Championship with 17 goals and 10 assists – should get the nod tonight: