West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce feels they need 40 points to be sure of Premier League safety.

The Hammers currently sit on 37.

Allardyce told Sky Sports: "We may (have to) sneak the points total up maybe one or two more, but I certainly think 40 now is definitely going to be good enough.

"Wigan have put a run together, Southampton have put a run together, Aston Villa have done it.

"I thought probably 38 but if you're going to be absolutely (sure), we're going to still go to the golden 40 aren't we."