West Ham will be aiming to complete their third consecutive away win for the first time in four years when they travel to Nottingham Forest tomorrow.

The Hammers have started superbly on the road this season after wins at Doncaster and Watford. This form has contrasted with a disappointing opening at Upton Park where they have yet to win and lost to Aldershot midweek.

John Carew is likely to return to the bench with Carlton Cole expected to lead the attack. Abdoulaye Faye remains out with a groin injury.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce said: "t would be an achievement at any level to win three away games on the trot. It would be a fantastic start.

"The unfortunate thing is we haven't married up the home results with the away results and points. We have been very close and thrown points away at home while we have gained exactly what we deserve away from home - six points."