Hammers boss has already tackled threat of shoot-out

NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO has revealed West Ham are practising penalties to avoid another Premier League giant-killing in the FA Cup.

- BY NEIL McLEMAN

His former club Nottingham Forest were knocked out on spot-kicks by Wrexham in the opening tie of the third round.

And holders Crystal Palace were then shocked by Conference North Macclesfield in the same Saturday lunchtime TV slot where the Hammers will face League One Burton today.

The Brewers sit 21st in the third tier after five games without a win, while the Hammers are fighting to escape the Premier League drop zone.