MARK Noble has hinted at what tactics West Ham shall deploy against Stoke City on Sunday.

"The idea is to keep it as tight as we can,” said the midfielder. β€œTo play the ball when we can, pass it among ourselves.

"I think it is probably nice to watch, at times.”

West Ham have the beating of their Potteries rivals so far this season, with victories in two of three previous meetings between the pair.