West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian has revealed that he was confident that he would save Charlie Austin's penalty during the team's goalless draw with Queens Park Rangers.
The Spanish shot-stopper kept out Austin's effort from 12 yards on Saturday as the Hammers left Loftus Road with a share of the spoils.
Adrian has now saved the last three penalties that he has faced, with the previous two coming against Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.
"I study the penalties, because it is my job," he told the club's official website. "I am a goalkeeper and I try to save all the shots. The penalty is one shot you can study because the best striker shoots on his strong side most often. This time Austin shot to my right side and I saved it.
"Every time I have the positive mentality to save the penalty and this time it's good because I saved it. I don't know if I put Austin off by having a word beforehand, but I try to make the striker nervous because if they are happy and relaxed to score the penalty, it's easy for them."
West Ham are back in action on May 2 when they welcome struggling Burnley to Upton Park.
Jack Prescott
