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Pellegrini faces juggling act

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini admits his biggest problem could be keeping all his players happy after a busy transfer window.

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Welcome to a new season and a realistic ‘next level’

So here we stand 48 hours away from a new season when hopefully talk of ‘fortune always hiding’ and ‘dreams fading and dying’ can be put to bed for a while! Instead we are considering that mythical ‘next level’ – one of the hardest scenarios to nail as it means so many things to so […]

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Irons told they have better players than Arsenal!

Tim Sherwood would hardly be anybody’s first stop when attempting to get a considered view of West Ham’s summer and their chances this season. But the former diehard Spurs midfielder – whilst perhaps wanting to take a pop at his former north London rivals Arsenal – has given it large in terms of the boys […]

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Pellegrini Presser: Liverpool v West Ham

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West Ham squad numbers revealed

West Ham United have revealed their squad numbers for the 2018/19 season. They must choose a squad of 25 players to submit to the Premier League of which 8 must be homegrown. Under 21 players do not count in the 25 man squad. West Ham 2018/19 squad numbers 1. Lukasz Fabianski 2. Winston Reid 3. […]

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Pellegrini and Lyall cut from same cloth

By Allen Cummings I think it’s fair to say in the years I have been supporting West Ham we’ve had a pretty varied selection of managers at the club. Of the 13 incumbents since Ron Greenwood, whom I consider to be the first of the ‘modern breed’ of bosses, there has been a huge […]

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‘We are still Rocky Balboa, not Ivan Drago’ – Klopp calms talk of Liverpool’s title challenge

The Reds boss is ready for the new Premier League season but still rates his team as underdogs compared to champions Manchester City

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Pellegrini facing juggling act

Manuel Pellegrini admits his biggest problem at West Ham could be keeping all his players happy.

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Big offer for CandH readers

The transfer window may have slammed shut but there’s still chance for you to bag the bargain of the summer. Our partners Blowing Bubbles are offering a huge discount to Claret & Hugh readers for the upcoming season. Editor David Blackmore and his team are pumped for the new season and want to reach more […]

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Pellegrini reveals Irons investment plan

Manuel Pellegrini has revealed the Hammers board made it clear to him in their early negotiations they wanted to invest money into the club “in the future.” Speaking at his first press conference ahead of the Liverpool game he said: “When I spoke with the owner, we agreed what the project would be for West […]

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Pelle not sure how many games Noble will play

Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear he doesn’t know how many games Mark Noble will play this season but explained he will be captain whenever he does. As the prepared for the tough opening fixture at Liverpool the manager said: “Mark Noble is the captain of the team and, although I don’t know how many times […]

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New Hammers faces set to feature at Anfield

West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini will field a new-look side for the season-opener at Liverpool on Sunday.

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Liverpool and Manchester City to squeeze out Man United: Premier League odds and predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Can anyone stop Man City? Liverpool look well-placed to give it a go while Man United need a big season from Alexis Sanchez. Here's our tips for the season and this weekend.

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10 key questions for the opening Premier League weekend 

Was it really 12 weeks ago that the Premier League packed away its bombast? The World Cup made it feel like football never left us, and suddenly the top-flight is back before we're properly prepared.

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This summer’s left-field PL signings

So, that was deadline day. Fulham were incredibly active on the final day of the transfer window, as were Everton, while Southampton left it late to announce the arrival of Danny Ings on loan from Liverpool.

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Premier League LIVE!

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Smith’s predicted PL table

With the summer transfer window having now shut for the year in the UK, Alan Smith predicts where each club will finish in the Premier League this season.

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‘If Liverpool win the league, he will be the signing of the window’ – Alisson backed to deliver on £67m fee

The Reds' new goalkeeper is being tipped to be the catalyst for a title challenge after an impressive summer of transfer business at Anfield

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Sky pundit can’t even get Pellegrini’s name right!

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson cannot see West Ham managing a win or draw at Anfield on Sunday. However, given he can’t get the Irons’ manager’s name right we should perhaps treat all else he says with caution! Speaking on the Sky Sports website Merson said “I can’t see anything but a Liverpool win. West […]

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Klopp delivers fitness update before West Ham opener

Jurgen Klopp gave reporters a fitness update of his squad earlier this week. “Joe (Matip) I think is okay for the weekend,” Klopp told the press earlier this week. “It was nothing serious, but tonight it was not possible (for him to play). He played on Saturday and now it’s Tuesday. It’s pretty tight. Dejan […]

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Big Sam praises West Ham transfer business

Former Hammers manager Sam Allardyce was a guest on Sky Sports News transfer deadline coverage in the final hour of the window just as the Carlos Sanchez deal was announced as West Ham tenth and final signing. Big Sam told Sky Sports viewers “The Daves have done massive, they will be having headaches all over the […]

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Sanchez finances revealed

Carlos Sanchez – the final signing of the summer – will be on £70k a week at the London Stadium after agreeing a two year deal to join the club. Although he came on an undisclosed fee we understand that was very small at around £2-£3 million. However, after agent’s fee and wages it adds […]

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West Ham sign specialist man marker

South American football expert Tim Vickery says West Ham have signed a specialist man marker in Carlos Sanchez. Speaking on Twitter the BBC Brazil man said “Carlos Sanchez might be just past his peak, and offers little on the ball. But as a defensive midfielder, West Ham have signed a specialist man marker” The 32-year […]

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Sky pundit predicts Pellegrini misery

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson says he cannot West Ham managing a win or draw at Anfield on Sunday. Speaking on the Sky Sports website Merson said “I can’t see anything but a Liverpool win. West Ham have bought well but so have Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp has targeted where he needs to strengthen and I […]

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Liverpool injury woes ahead of West Ham opener

£40m new Liverpool signing Fabinho has emerged as a new injury doubt for this Sunday’s season opener against West Ham. The Brazilian midfielder was seen leaving the club’s Melwood training ground with a club doctor yesterday after picking up a knock in training. Dejan Lovren is unlikely to feature as he only returned to training […]

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New season, new rules

The new Premier League season gets underway on Friday night – and there are some new rules to be aware of before the action gets underway.

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