West Ham boss David Moyes has welcomed their Europa Conference League round 16 draw against AEK Larnaca.
Talking during his pre-match press conference for the clash with Nottingham Forest on Friday, Moyes offered his first reaction to facing Cypriot side AEK Larnaca across two legs in March.
"I think when you get to the late stages of any cup competition it is always going to be difficult," he said.
"The most important thing is that we won the group we won all the games in the group which gave us the chance of being at home in the second leg, but hopefully, that will go to our advantage.
"It is a fair trip to Cyprus but one we are looking forward to. We are thrilled to be in the competition, and we will do our best to stay in it as long as we can.
"I think you have to remember how successful the players have been over the last couple of years.
"Semi-final of European football, finishing sixth, last year finishing seventh. I have got to be honest and say we have done pretty well in the games this year. We have played well, and we have won the group, which is never easy to do.
"The Premier League will always be hugely important.
"The bread and butter is the Premier League but being in Europe is a great thrill. It is great for the supporters. We have had incredible crowds at London Stadium for the games, and we have taken huge away support when where we have gone. And I am sure they will be a lot looking forward to going to Cyprus for a few days as well."