All things considered, 2021 was good to West Ham, from European away days to a Czech billionaire becoming a shareholder to being entertained by their own 'Ant and Dec' double act in Michail Antonio and Declan Rice.
But their season is stumbling like an unruly uncle after too many brandies on Christmas Day. The Hammers have won only one of their last seven Premier League games, leaving their push for the top four in danger.
Manager David Moyes is worried ahead of Tuesday's trip to Watford but he realises there are a few mitigating factors, as Sportsmail examines.