West Ham United fullback Pablo Zabaleta has urged his team to be confident ahead of Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

The Hammers head to the Etihad after the match was cancelled two weekends ago due to Storm Ciara.

"We all know the situation we are in at the minute and we've got two tough games coming up now away from home, but we need to play with the mentality of trying to get something from those games, and then the key will be our home games," Zabaleta told the club's website.

"Ultimately, though, the table does not matter until the final day of the season, and I think the best thing for the team is to take things game-by-game.

"Our next game is Man City away, so we need to go to Manchester, put in a good performance with the aim of winning the game. If we could get three points, that would be great – we to show our best and build that spirit for the next game.

"West Ham won at the Etihad not too long ago, and you never know in football. Man City have dropped points at home this season and we must go there believing we can get something."