West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola admits tonight's clash with Wolves is a relegation "six pointer".

Zola knows another defeat against Wolves - a point and a place above the Irons - would heap more pressure on his shoulders, as co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan become increasingly concerned by the position of the east London club, just above the relegation zone.

"The Wolves game will be massive, a six-pointer," the Italian declared. "We have to face the match with focus and concentration, but without doing silly things."

Zola continued: "I would have been enjoying it a bit more if we were in a different position, but that is football.

"You still like the competitive side of it.

"The team is not in a very good position, but I am enjoying finding ways to get the best of my players in difficult conditions."