Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is confident his side can win at West Ham despite their recent poor record in the capital.
Since Cristiano Ronaldo's late winner at Craven Cottage in February 2007, which set Ferguson's side on the way to their first title in three years, United have won just once in nine trips to London.
This season's games in the city have brought draws against Chelsea and Tottenham and defeat against Arsenal.
But with his side keeping 12 consecutive clean sheets in the league and winning their last six league games in a row, Ferguson expects his side to win at Upton Park.
"With the form of the team as it is I would be prepared to take them anywhere at the moment," he said.
"I was not aware of the record. It happens. We have had good runs down there in the past. But it doesn't concern me.
"We are in good form so why should we not want to play anyone."
United's record breaking run in the league is likely to come under intense scrutiny when they take on Gianfranco Zola's side.
The Italian has the Hammers playing some flowing football which has seen them go unbeaten in six Premier League games and Ferguson is aware of how difficult the task will be.
"Zola has done a remarkable job to get West Ham to the level they are playing at just now," he added.
"They are undefeated in the last eight games and have only conceded three goals in that time, which is a fair indication of the work they have been doing.
"We have lost two leagues down there so we know how hard it is. But if we are going to go to grounds where that team is playing at its optimum you also hope you are in your best form. That is what we are at the moment."
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