The man everybody loves to hate – Robbie Savage – reckons the Hammers are heading for another top ten finish this season. Not surprisingly though the for former Leicester City midfieder places us below his Foxes believing we’ll finish in eighth and Claudio Ranieri’s outfit in seventh. He writes, after coming to his conclusion: “Some […]
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Savage hands down his Hammers prediction
Posted on 13 August 2016.
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Brady’s emotional ‘Bubbles ‘
Posted on 13 August 2016.
Karren Brady has used her column in The Sun to declare that hearing ‘Bubbles’ ring around the London Stadium at the opening game was more emotional than she could ever have imagined. In fact she explained: “I make no bones about it, when ‘Bubbles’ rung out for the first time, I had a lump in my […]
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Mirth about girth: Gonzalo Higuaín brings fans’ pet pastime to the fore | Jacob Steinberg
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Seeing an elite footballer look overweight on his first appearance since helping Argentina reach the Copa América final was an opportunity to bring him down to our level. Mocking the famous is a cherished part of our culture Ever since the legendary hefty goalkeeper William “Fatty” Foulkes prompted the first chants of “Who ate all the pies?” around the turn of the 20th century, little has amused undoubtedly svelte football supporters more than goading players who are carrying a…
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Ayew: ‘Players had great things to say about manager’
Posted on 12 August 2016.
West Ham’s record signing Andre Ayew is desperate to make a immediate impact at the club he has been thrilled to join. Ayew’s transfer fee at £20 million plus dwarfs Andy Carroll’s previous £18 million record fee but with big money com big expecations, none more so than from himself. And the former Swansea man […]
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PL confirms our fixture changes
Posted on 12 August 2016.
The Premier League have announced their fixture changes for October and November. West Ham United’s away game at Crystal Palace will remain on Saturday 15 October, but will now kick-off at 5.30pm. Meanwhile, the Hammers’ trip to Everton has been moved to Sunday 30 October, with kick-off set for 1.30pm. In November, the London derby […]
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Callieri “100 pc” not a Tevez ‘third party’ replay
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Jonathon Callieri will arrive for his season-long loan at the club on Monday. ClaretandHugh was told tonight the player was on his way to the UK over the weekend but will obviously not be ready to face Chlsea – who themselves were interested in the 22 year old in the winter, scouting him on several […]
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Can West Ham take advantage of Conte’s Chelsea debut nerves?
Posted on 12 August 2016.
This weekend we welcome back the Premier League! At last! This will be Antonio Conte’s first league game as Chelsea boss and will be looking to improve on their comical season last year. Chelsea have been very impressive in pre-season where Diego Costa and Eden Hazard have seemed to recapture their abilities and putt in
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Pundits name their Fantasy XIs
Posted on 12 August 2016.
We look at who has made the pundits’ Sky Sports Fantasy Football XIs ahead of Saturday’s kick-off.
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Conte has a plan for ‘crazy’ transfer market
Posted on 12 August 2016.
As one player leaves Stamford Bridge, the Blues manager urges supporters to remain patient as the club continues to search for the right reinforcements
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West Ham target Ghezzal demoted to reserves by Lyon
Posted on 12 August 2016.
The attacker’s future at the Ligue 1 side is far from certain as a number of clubs, including the Hammers, continue to monitor the situation
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Chelsea vs West Ham: Line ups prediction, TV info, team news, kick-off time, odds and stats
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League kick-off, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats.
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Hammers get a big “no” on option to buy
Posted on 12 August 2016.
West Ham have no option to buy Jonathon Callieri at the end of his season-long loan at The London Stadium. His club Boca Juniors refused to give the Irons any sort of buy out on the deal as they believe he’ll be worth bundles of money at the end of his loan period with us. […]
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Chelsea 2-1 West Ham recap
Posted on 12 August 2016.
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Sky Live: Chelsea v West Ham
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Antonio Conte will take charge of his first Premier League match when Chelsea host West Ham on Monday Night Football .
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Mourinho v Klopp on MNF
Posted on 12 August 2016.
On the eve of a huge Premier League season Sky Sports has unveiled a further 23 live games, with Liverpool v Manchester United set for the Monday Night Football treatment for the first time.
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Leroy’s lowdown on season ahead
Posted on 12 August 2016.
I’m gonnoa get this out of the way straight off. I’m really glad Diafra Sakho is still at the club this season. For me he’s a top striker and that he failed a medical at West Brom will have focused his mind and see him more than dedicated to the West Ham cause. There remains […]
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Ten things to watch out for during the Premier League’s opening weekend
Posted on 12 August 2016.
It’s back. After three months of toy lions, thunder claps, political buffoonery, Clare Balding and cricket, the Premier League returns to our lives and, for many, it’s a step into the unknown.
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Bank on our midfield..
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Last season we scored 65 goals. If you do the Maths we’ll probably break even… Fenghouli: at least 5 Payet: 5 – 10 Kouyate: 5-10 Ayew: 10-15 Noble: up to 5 Carroll: 10-15 if he stays fit Add goals from the rest of the team we’ll be there are there abouts. Thing is the top striker will improve our league position so as long as the board are happy with a top 10 then no probs but they don’t want to be …
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Premier League team news, odds and stats from every match ahead of Saturday’s new season kick-off
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Ahead of the first weekend in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight match as it breaks to keep you up-to-date with your club’s fixture.
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Paul Pogba, Borja Baston and Andre Ayew lead the new era of Premier League record signings with six clubs breaking the bank this summer
Posted on 12 August 2016.
The Premier League has seen six of its clubs break their transfer records this summer in a blockbuster window of spending including moves for Paul Pogba, Andre Ayew and Borja Baston.
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Premier League 2016-17 season preview No20: West Ham United | Jacob Steinberg
Posted on 12 August 2016.
There is excitement after West Ham’s move from Upton Park but the demands of new home and a gruelling Europa League campaign may temper expectations Guardian writers’ predicted position 7th (NB: this is not necessarily Jacob Steinberg’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position 7th Continue reading…
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Man Utd best backed for title
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Manchester United have attracted almost a third of all bets on the Premier League title with Sky Bet ahead of this weekend’s kick-off.
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Premier League table odds and betting predictions: Manchester United can upset Pep Guardiola’s favourites
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Manchester City head the betting from rivals United for the Premier League title in what is set up to be the most thrilling race yet. Find out who we’re backing to win, go down and finish top scorer.
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Callieri’s wage package
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Jonathon Callieri has been offered and accepted a deal of around £40k a week to become an Iron. The South American has been living in the shadow of high profile moves for the likes of Alexandre Lacazette, Michy Batshuayi and Carlos Bacca this summer. And the more cynical fans have dismissed hsi arrival as typical […]
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Video: Callieri’s magical skills
Posted on 12 August 2016.
Jonathon Callieri’s arrival at the club should excite a lot of people as the video above demonstrates. Ok, we know videos of player highlights can be misleading but the fact that Barcelona were interested and that he has been a part of the Argentine side at the Olympics is hugely encouraging. And those who have […]
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Noble laments crazy transfer market
Posted on 12 August 2016.
West Ham United captain Mark Noble believes this summer’s transfer window has been crazy with quality players costing over £30m.
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