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Player Ratings: Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: Premier League Matchday Twenty-One

Let’s take an in-depth and analytical look at player performance after yesterday evening’s action-packed draw with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium, as David Moyes’ Irons managed to remain unbeaten at the National Stadium since 1923. Adrian San-Miguel: 9/10 Off the back of a solid showing against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday evening, the Spanish shot-stopper put in a superb display in making were key saves. Harry Kane was among the …

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Main Talking Points: Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: Premier League Matchday Twenty-One

It’s now time to trawl back over some of the main causes of discussion in the wake of yesterday evening’s narrow draw with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur, as David Moyes’ Hammers took yet another small step away from danger. Stern Hammers Defence Frustrates Eager Spurs There is little doubt that the visitors to West London last night saw plenty more rear-guard action than they did of anything else, more defending than attacking for sure. The hosts…

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Arnie faces second scan

Marko Arnautovic heads for a second scan on a possible hamstring issue today after the first proved inconclusive. The £25 million record signing missed the 1-1 draw with Spurs after feeling some discomfort and was sent off for a scan yesterday. But after it showed nothing the club decided to send him for a second […]

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Big changes on cards for FA Cup clash

David Moyes is ready to throw some youngsters into the action when the Hammers take on Shrewsbury Town in the Third Round of the FA Cup tomorrow (Sun). A report on the official website says the manager has confirmed  Joe Hart will start in goal, while young professionals Sead Haksabanovic, Domingos Quina and Toni Martinez could […]

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Report: Newcastle in surprise Irons move

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is reported to have made discreet inquiries aimed at taking Joe Hart to Tyneside. Hart has been at the centre of a disappointing loan spell with the Irons but that hasn’t dimmed the Spaniard’s appreciation of the Manchester City stopper apparently. According to the Mirror he is hoping the Hammers will agree […]

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Hammers snubbed in midfielder move

Stoke have told West Ham that they will not sell Joe Allen for any price this month as the bid to ensure there is no repeat of the Marko Aruaotivic saga. Mark Hughes – assuming he holds onto the manager’s job at the Bet 365 Stadium – sees Allen as vital to his survival bids […]

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David Moyes’ moan about fixtures made me smirk: Paul Hurst

David Moyes takes his team to New Meadow on Saturday having faced Tottenham on Thursday night, and plans to field a weakened team with the Premier League his priority.

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David Moyes promises Joe Hart Premier League action this season

• West Ham United goalkeeper looking to revive career before World Cup • ‘I’ve no doubt Joe will play Premier League games this season,’ manager says David Moyes has sought to reassure Joe Hart that he will give him opportunities to revive his career at West Ham United before the World Cup. Hart has not played in the Premier League since 29 November, leaving the goalkeeper vulnerable to losing his place as England’s No1 to…

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FA Cup weekend: Who will slay the Premier League giants?

CHRIS SUTTON: With 14 Premier League sides in action against lower-league teams across the FA Cup third round, Sportsmail’s Chris Sutton assesses where the shocks could happen…

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Moyes reveals virtues of wanted midfelder

Maraoune Fellaini appears to be becoming a serious target for the Irons in this window. ClaretandHugh reported a couple of nights ago that the Manchester United midfielder was high on David Moyes’ hit list and the Daily ail are now saying the same. Moyes is known to be a big fan of Fellaini, having worked […]

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Moyes reveals virtues of wanted mdfielder

Maraoune Fellaini appears to be becoming a serious target for the Irons in this window. ClaretandHugh reported a couple of nights ago that the Manchester United midfielder was high on David Moyes’ hit list and the Daily ail are now saying the same. Moyes is known to be a big fan of Fellaini, having worked […]

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West Ham and Serie A outfit chasing £12m-rated Premier League midfielder

West Ham United are considering a move for Etienne Capoue as they desperately seek reinforcements in central midfield, according to The Daily Mail Live Transfer Blog [January 5th, 12:34AM]. West Ham and Fiorentina both hold an interest in Watford midfielder Capoue and could make a move in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old is one […]

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King Arthur? …not quite but getting there

By Allen Cummings   “Arnie” Arnautovic has  become the new terraces darling  in our mini revival but not far behind him in the popularity stakes is the somewhat unlikely figure of Arthur Masuaku. Since David Moyes’ decision to switch to a back five Arthur has been operating as a left wing-back, and the former Olympiacos […]

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West Ham join PSG as interest in Man United star hots up

West Ham United want to sign Marouane Fellaini on a free transfer this summer, according to The Daily Mail’s Live Transfer Blog (4th January, 14:36). Manchester United midfielder Fellaini is entering the final six months of his contract and will become a free agent when his contract at Old Trafford comes to an end this […]

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New Irons hero gets big respect

Winston Reid has spoken in glowing terms of the new young Hammers hero Declan Rice after the 18 year old’s Man of the Match performance against Spurs. Speaking to the official site Reid said: “Declan is not really new [to senior football] because he’s been up with us for a while now. He’s always really willing […]

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"Insane strike", "A rocket from Earth" – West Ham fans react to midfielder’s wonder goal

West Ham United earned a draw away against Tottenham Hotspur last night and it took an absolutely stunning effort from Pedro Obiang to open up the scoring. The Hammers played out a 1-1 draw with Spurs at Wembley, two days after securing a win against West Bromwich Albion. Both goals were stunning strikes with Son […]

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Shrewsbury v West Ham preview

Joe Hart is set to return in goal for West Ham United and face his former club Shrewsbury in the FA Cup.

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West Ham weigh up shock move for former Tottenham man

West Ham United are ready to hand a shock trial to free agent Steven Caulker in a bid to get his career back on track, The Sun are reporting. Steven Caulker departed Queens Park Rangers last month after just four outings for the Championship side this season – the last of which was in September. […]

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Conte unsure on Carroll rumours

Antonio Conte has refused to be drawn on reports linking West Ham striker Andy Carroll with a move to Chelsea.

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Chelsea lining up shock swoop for £9m-rated West Ham man

Chelsea are interested in signing West Ham United striker Andy Carroll, according to a report by The Sun. Chelsea want to sign a back-up striker to Alvaro Morata and seem to have lost faith in former West Ham target Michy Batshuayi. Antonio Conte has assessed his options in the transfer market and now could make […]

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Chicharito’s mission impossible and bleak outlook

Javier Hernandez drew the short straw last night! Asked to play one up given he’s not a line leader in a game which was always going to see us defending deep was about as bad as it could get for a goal poacher. His failure to show a thing was no surprise and I for […]

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We need to talk about Andy

When I got back from The London Stadium and settled down with a coffee to watch Match of The Day after seeing West Ham climb out of the relegation zone I had a feeling of jubilation that we’re finally on the up. I scrolled through various club sites and forums and couldn’t believe what I was reading about Andy Carroll, you know the guy who’d just scored twice to win the match in the dying seconds. Never has there been a player…

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Matchday Twenty-Two’s Premier League Review: Business As Usual For Citizens As Hammers Down Baggies

It’s now time to take a look back at all the action from yet another enthralling New Year Game Week of the English Top-Flight, as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City got back to winning ways and David Moyes’ Hammers claimed some pivotal points. New Years Day saw the first slice of PL action of 2018 and it would be a South Coast Derby to remember as Chris Hughton’s Seagulls and Eddie Howe’s Cherries met up the Amex Stadium. In the …

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Hammers confirm “no inquiries” for striker

West Ham have not received any inquiries of bids for Andy Carroll. Full stop! Reports that he is fancied by Chelsea, Newcastle and Southampton have started to swirl around since he scored a couple of goals against West Brom – his first of the season. But the reality is that the Hammers have had no club […]

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Shrewsbury vs West Ham, FA Cup: Team news, odds and stats

Get the latest team news and stats ahead of the FA Cup third round clash between Shrewsbury Town and West Ham United at the Montgomery Waters Meadow.

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Arnautovic update

Marko Arnuatovic and Aaron Cresswell will again be missing from the Hammers side that takes on Shrewsbury in the Third Round of the FA Cup this weekend. Arnautovic will be scanned this afternoon after feeling his hamstring whilst Cresswell is ruled out with a recurrence of an oldback injury. And with Michail Antonio still recovering […]

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