We're in an important stretch of the season as teams look to strengthen to pursuit ambitions or avoid disaster.
Then there's West Ham, gnawing away the floorboards like hungry rats, determined to get into the bottom three. Level now with Watford and Bournemouth on 23 points and set to play at Leicester without Felipe Anderson, out for a month at least with back knack.
After that, they host WBA in the FA Cup, in what is sure to be a robust fixture that just begs for a replay. Next Wed. they burn a home game when Liverpool come in to play the game postponed because of World Club Cup duties. A couple of 3-0 league losses would drop their goal differential to the same levels as their fellow relegation rivals and set the stage for a most entertaining run. Because the schedule becomes a demanding one in the days ahead.
After their loss to Liverpool, they continue a stressful period hosting a vital relegation six-pointer against Brighton then face this seven match stretch into April: @ Emirates Marketing Project, @ Liverpool, Southampton, @ Arsenal, Wolves, @ Spurs, Chelsea.
The final six games are mostly relegation zone battles and, at that point, they are likely to be the ones chasing the pack. Bring 'em home, Moyesy. The Championship is calling.