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Manchester United kings of the PFA Team of the Year award

Only 11 players can be awarded such an honour each season, preserving their status in history, but what is the make-up of the 275 selections over the last 25 years? Sportsmail takes a look.

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It’s time to end this AC sick note nightmare

Ok, that’s it – enough really is more than enough and has been for a long time! The Andy Carroll saga goes on and on and on with a 28 year old striker – who should be approaching the peak years of his career – again injured (thigh this time apparently) and unable to lift […]

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Throwback Thursday: 2011

In this week’s edition of our weekly throwback segment, we speak to Edward, 16, a West Ham season ticket holder on his special memories of the Boleyn. “It was Christmas day 2010 when I opened three very strange looking envelopes, that contained just three very small pieces of paper. The first informed me that I would have the latest West Ham kit. I looked at my Dad and he said “Well it’s on order”. I was a bit disappointed, but there was…

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West Ham receive boost in hunt for Team of the Year star

West Ham are braced for major changes this summer and a shake-up could occur between the sticks at the London Stadium. Spanish goalkeeper Adrian is approaching the end of his contract, whilst Darren Randolph has been criticised for poor performances lately- although he retains the backing of Slaven Bilic. Come the summer, West Ham may […]

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Everton hoping to capitalise on West Ham home woe: Koeman

Koeman’s Toffees have won just twice on the road since September, losing seven in the process, and three of their last five Premier League games come away from Goodison Park.

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Which Chelsea player has spent over two days on the bench?

Sportsmial assesses the contribution of every outfield player in the Premier League match day squads this season to reveal who are the biggest benchwarmers and the total time on the sidelines.

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Lukaku one of ‘best in Europe’

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has described Everton striker Romelu Lukaku as one of the best in Europe ahead of their Premier League meeting on Saturday.

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Carroll missing again …Sakho check-up!

Winston Reid is back from injury and Slaven Bilic is optimistic he may play against Everton on Saturday. Speaking at his presser this morning he declared: “Winston Reid is good. He is back from injury and it’s good for us, of course. He’s one of our most important players. “We will see if he is going […]

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West Ham to scout midfield target in Europa League tonight

West Ham United are already gearing up for major changes to their side this summer, with the Hammers looking to bounce back from a disappointing campaign. A wealth of changes are expected to be made by the East London side this summer and preparations are already underway for the upcoming transfer window. West Ham have […]

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West Ham’s Bilic: ‘I’m a big admirer of Chelsea’s Terry’

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has reiterated his admiration for outgoing Chelsea skipper John Terry and admitted he may be tempted to make a summer move for the veteran defender.

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Bilic denies argument, update on Reid, and Terry could return

Bilic denies Sakho spat Our Croatian manager, Slaven Bilic has come out against recent rumours claiming that he and striker Diafra Sakho had an argument prior to the Premier League trip to Sunderland. The Senegalese striker was not part of the match day squad that travelled to the Stadium of Light, thus causing rumours of a conflict between him and the boss to spiral. Bilic was asked about the supposed row in an exclusive interview with WHUFC.com and said: “It was…

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West Ham Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Everton

The Hammers face Ronald Koeman’s Toffees knowing that a victory would move them level on points with 10th-placed Watford

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West Ham boss denies claims of rift emerging with first-team ace

West Ham moved nine points clear of the relegation zone last weekend following a 2-2 draw with Sunderland but the main talking point came from the tabloids. Reports in the wake of the draw suggested Hammers boss Slaven Bilic had clashed with striker Diafra Sakho, who was furious at not being selected for the starting […]

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Hammers big favourites to sign prime target

  Pablo Zabaleta and wife Christel Exclusive West Ham are very much front runners to clinch the signature of Pablo Zabaleta this summer. ClaretandHugh has learned that only Roma remain a threat to Irons hopes but the Manchester City crowd hero and his wife Christel Castano are keen to remain in the UK where they […]

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West Ham boss confirms key return ahead of Everton clash

West Ham’s Premier League status is all but secured and the Hammers could hand themselves a boost in the race for a top-half finish with victory this weekend. The Hammers host European-chasing Everton at the London Stadium this weekend, where a victory would put them 12 points above the relegation spots- should Stoke also defeat […]

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Bilic hints that fit-again Winston Reid will play part in West Ham’s Premier League game with Everton

Slaven Bilic has dropped a massive hint that Winston Reid will play a part in West Ham’s Premier League encounter against Everton on Saturday. Reid limped off with a groin injury early on in the Hammers’ 3-2 defeat to Leicester City on March 19 and it was feared that the New Zealand international would be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. But the hugely influential defender is back in training and his fitness …

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London Stadium may become athletics free!

UK Athletics could be paid to quit the London Stadium after the 2017 London Anniversary Games and World Athletics championships. The cost of moving the relocatable seats rose to £8m last year instead of an original budget of £300,000 and that has caused the stadium owners into considering that as a major alternative. Claret and Hugh […]

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Chelsea, Spurs dominate PFA XI

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur dominate the PFA Premier League Team of the Year with four players each in the final XI.

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Positive Lanzini likes the pressure

Manu Lanzini wants the Irons to start playing with “smiles on their faces and joy in the hearts” because it  makes life so much easier. It’s always a pleasant surprise when a player says something other than the predictable and Lanzini rarely disappoints. The midfielder has enjoyed a fine season despite all the issues and […]

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We must stop this man on Saturday

Lukaku has scored in his last NINE outings against West Ham. He heads for the London Stadium on Saturday aiming for an incredible perfect 10. It’s a personal crusade which no modern striker can match.  And if he hasn’t netted deep into the second half, the Hammers dare not relax. Five of Lukaku’s goals against […]

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Running stats: Man Utd bottom

Manchester United are bottom of the Premier League for distance covered but face one of the most tireless teams in Burnley this Sunday.

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PL clubs ‘failing disabled fans’

The majority of Premier League clubs are still failing disabled supporters, according to a new study.

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Record revenues for PL clubs

Premier League clubs saw revenues rise to a record £3.6bn in 2015-16, according to Deloitte, but posted pre-tax losses overall.

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Southampton join Everton in race for Gylfi Sigurdsson 

The 27-year-old Swansea midfielder is valued at £35million though relegation could weaken the Welsh club’s bargaining power. Everton had a bid rejected last summer.

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Former Hammer charged with fraud and money laundering

A former West Ham player has been charged with fraud and money laundering. Blair Turgott, a Hammers youth player, is due to appear in court later this month following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s fraud and linked crime online (Falcon) unit. The 22-year-old, of Ravensmead Road in Bromley, faces one count of fraud by […]

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London Stadium arrests and bans revealed

Minutes from the London Stadium Security Advisory Group (SAG) minutes from January this year reveals the number of banning orders, arrests and ejections made this season relating to West Ham. They reveal under freedom of information that there have been 110 stadium bans, of these 10 were life bans, 35 were season-long bans, 16 were […]

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