West Ham boss David Moyes says they're not yet a proven top six challenger.
West Ham meet Tottenham on Sunday.
"We've got a bit to go yet, before we should get all the plaudits and recognition," said Moyes when asked about West Ham wanting to invade the Big Six.
"We've had one season at it. I need to try and get consistency at West Ham, I'd like to try and qualify for European football again.
"There is a task, because there are so many good teams in the Premier League at the moment and Tottenham are one of them.
"So we have a lot to prove yet before we get lots of plaudits but the only plaudits I would give is to say that the players here are doing such a good job. There's a great spirit amongst them.
"They go into every game with a level of confidence and self belief that we think we can go and win. So from that point of view, we'll keep trying it and we'll keep trying to push on and get results."
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