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Why success does not sit well with West Ham United fans | Jacob Steinberg

‘I am supposed to be happy, but I am uncomfortable now West Ham are playing good football and challenging for Europe, supporters are in their element when they are moaning’ • Romelu Lukaku saves Everton against West Ham A strange thing happened this week. Usually when I say I support West Ham United, people smile sympathetically, pat me on the back and tell me with forced cheeriness to keep my chin up. Then they look away, unable to meet …

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Diafra Sakho ruled out of Senegal’s Africa Cup squad with back problem

• Sam Allardyce blamed injury on medical ‘mishap’ • Alex Song retires from international duty • David Sullivan’s son sorry for Twitter rant at West Ham players The West Ham striker Diafra Sakho will not play in the Africa Cup of Nations because of the back problem Sam Allardyce believes was aggravated by mistreatment by Senegal’s team doctors in November. Sakho did not travel with the Senegal squad to Morocco on Wednesday, where they will finalise…

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Everton relieved after last-minute equaliser against West Ham United in FA Cup – video

Striker Romelu Lukaku is praised by Everton manager Roberto Martínez after scoring a last-minute goal to draw 1-1 against West Ham in the third round of the FA Cup on Tuesday. West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce is unhappy with the outcome, saying that he would prefer not to have a replay, which takes place on Tuesday Continue reading…

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David Sullivan’s son sorry for Twitter rant at Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll

• Son of West Ham co-owner criticised players online • David Sullivan Jr blames a ‘moment of madness’ • 17-year-old says: ‘I’m old enough to know better’ • Match report: Everton 1-1 West Ham The son of West Ham’s co-owner David Sullivan has issued an apology for a “moment of madness” after criticising players Kevin Nolan and Andy Carroll on social media. David Sullivan Jr posted several messages on…

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Everton 1-1 West Ham United | FA Cup third round match report

Roberto Martínez gambled the house, or Everton’s transfer kitty at least, on Romelu Lukaku in the summer and the £28m striker repaid his under-pressure manager with a precious 90th minute equaliser to deny West Ham United victory at Goodison Park. Everton were on the brink of an eighth defeat in ten matches when their record signing struck to give Martínez much-needed relief. His Everton side had fought and created, and gave lie to…

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Everton v West Ham: FA Cup – live!

FA Cup third-round updates from the 7.45pm GMT kick-off at Goodison Park Live scoreboard! Follow all of the night’s games as they happen And email gregg.bakowski@theguardian.com or tweet @GreggBakowski 7.45pm GMT Everton’s lineup, with four at the back, seems much more solid to me. Expect both to play lone forwards, with Lukaku leading the line for Everton and Valencia doing that job for West Ham. 7.42pm GMT Goodison Park looks about 75% full as the teams emerge to…

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Winston Reid’s future at West Ham United uncertain, says Sam Allardyce – video

Sam Allardyce, the manager of West Ham United, looks ahead to his team’s match against Everton on Tuesday in the third round of the FA Cup. Allardyce says this round of the tournament is his priority, comparing it with his situation last year. The manager also comments on defender Winston Reid’s position with the club as the New Zealand defender’s contract comes up for renewal Continue reading…

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West Brom players disappointed about Alan Irvine’s departure – video

West Bromwich Albion’s assistant head coach, Rob Kelly, discusses the departure of Alan Irvine as the team prepares for trip to West Ham on Thursday. Kelly says the team is disappointed that Irvine has gone and discusses the Baggies’ prospects against Sam Allardyce’s West Ham Continue reading…

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Sam Allardyce: QPR loan target Mauro Zárate not good enough for West Ham

• QPR want Argentinian striker on loan until end of the season • Allardyce: he hasn’t played well enough to feature as much as he’d like • Zárate: I now have chance to play for coach who has faith in me Sam Allardyce has defended himself against claims he overlooked Mauro Zárate for personal reasons and explained his decision to allow the striker to join Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season…

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QPR to sign Mauro Zárate on loan from West Ham until end of season

• Argentinian striker frustrated at lack of first-team action • ‘I now have the chance to play for a coach who has faith in me’ • West Ham announce record profits of more than £10m Sam Allardyce has confirmed that Mauro Zárate is set to move to Queens Park Rangers on loan from West Ham United until the end of season. Zárate, who was having a medical at QPR on Tuesday, …

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West Ham announce record profits of more than £10m

• David Sullivan says he is ‘satisfied with achievements’ • Match report: West Ham 1-2 Arsenal West Ham have recorded pre-tax profits of over £10m and the joint-chairman David Sullivan has said he is “satisfied with the achievements” the club have made. West Ham are sixth in the Premier League heading into the new year, only two points off a Champions League qualifying position. Continue reading…

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Arsenal match against West Ham ‘a fight’, says Arsène Wenger – video

Arsène Wenger and Sam Allardyce give their reactions after Arsenal beat West Ham United 2-1 at at Upton Park on Sunday. Arsène Wenger says Arsenal deserved to win. West Ham manager, Sam Allardyce, says the loss is a blow. He says West Ham midfielder Alex Song’s disallowed goal should not have been ruled out Continue reading…

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Arsène Wenger seeking consistency as Arsenal move towards top four

• Arsenal could go fourth with victory at West Ham • Wenger’s men have won six of past seven visits to Upton Park • Olivier Giroud suspended after red card against QPR There was something notable about the way Arsène Wenger highlighted consistency as being the quality Arsenal require more than any other if they are to climb into the Premier League’s top four. There was authority and certainty in his voice, a tangible sense that he has been here and seen …

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Sam Allardyce believes West Ham can punish Arsenal’s defence

• Allardyce: West Ham have turned Upton Park into fortress again • ‘You have to be good enough on the ball to get at them’ • Match report: Chelsea 2 West Ham United 0 Sam Allardyce believes his West Ham United team can exploit Arsenal’s defence and inflict a first defeat on them at Upton Park in more than eight years to strengthen his own team’s pursuit of European qualification. Arsenal’s Boxing Day victory over Queens Park Rangers moved them to within a point …

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Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic was ‘looking for a penalty’, claim West Ham

• Serb tumbles under challenge of Andy Carroll • West Ham players react angrily to ‘tumble’ • Match report: Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United Chelsea continue to be dogged by accusations that their players tumble too easily to the turf after Sam Allardyce claimed Branislav Ivanovic “went down looking for a penalty” as the home side maintained their three-point advantage at the top with a 2-0 victory . Ivanovic fell after a clash with Andy Carroll in first-…

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Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United | Premier League match report

Chelsea, for a few hours a least, can enjoy a six-point advantage at the top. Their only home fixture of the festive season had seemed a horribly awkward occasion in the buildup but actually ended more of a breeze with West Ham United, so resplendent in fourth, deflated and defeated. All that alleged “19th-century football” had earned Sam Allardyce’s side a draw here back in January. A more expansive brand yielded nothing at all. …

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Chelsea’s José Mourinho regrets ‘stupid and silly’ criticism of West Ham

• Mourinho claimed West Ham play ‘19th-century football’ • Chelsea manager hails work of West Ham’s Sam Allardyce • Chelsea’s Fernando Torres set to rejoin Atlético Madrid José Mourinho has described his criticism that West Ham played “19th-century football” at Stamford Bridge last season as “stupid, silly words” and lavished praise on the impact made by his opposite number, Sam Allardyce, as the teams prepare to meet again on…

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West Ham’s Stewart Downing finds another answer against Leicester City

• Sam Allardyce: he’s showing great class and great ability • West Ham manager also confirms interest in Doneil Henry • Match report: West Ham 2-0 Leicester City Rewind to August 2011, Stewart Downing’s debut for Liverpool and one of those “what if?” moments that briefly gave the Anfield crowd hope that signing him for £20m was going to be an astute piece of business. Liverpool were beating Sunderland 1-0 when Downing collected the ball on the right flank, beat three…

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West Ham United v Leicester City: match preview

West Ham United will be confident of continuing their outstanding form. While Sam Allardyce’s side have risen to fourth place after losing one of their past 10, the goals have dried up for Leicester, who are without a win in 11. The pressure on their manager, Nigel Pearson, is increasing and only a win at Upton Park would give Leicester a chance of not being bottom at Christmas. Jacob Steinberg Kick-off

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West Ham’s Carl Jenkinson: sitting on Arsenal bench was driving me up the wall

The right-back has played a key role in West Ham’s surprise revival since joining on loan and believes European football is a realistic target this season Carl Jenkinson is being annoyingly sensible as he contemplates the improbable run of form that has lifted West Ham United from relegation candidates to Champions League contenders. It is nearly Christmas and West Ham are still fourth, their best start to a Premier League season. …

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Nigel Pearson deserves loyalty from Leicester fans, says Sam Allardyce

• ‘Fans should remember where Nigel has taken the club’ • Leicester face tough trip to West Ham on Saturday • Nigel Pearson charged over row with fan Leicester City fans should show some loyalty and remember just where Nigel Pearson has taken the club, according to West Ham’s manager, Sam Allardyce. Pearson, whose side are three points adrift at the bottom of the Premier League table before Saturday’s trip to fourth-placed West Ham, has accepted a …

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West Ham United’s Sam Allardyce: Leicester City match very important – video

The West Ham United manager, Sam Allardyce, says he has no concerns over his future at the club, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season. Speaking on Thursday before West Ham’s Premier League match against Leicester City at Upton Park on Saturday, Allardyce comments on the chances of a new deal for striker Diafra Sakho Continue reading…

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Win (home) tickets to West Ham v Arsenal in the Premier League

Answer a simple question and you could be off to Upton Park to watch live Barclays Premier League football Continue reading…

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Gus Poyet is anxious to add glamour to Sunderland’s playing image

• Manager admits sharing fans’ frustration at his team’s style • Investment is needed to buy quality players, he says • Poyet’s son, Diego, joins West Ham United Sunderland are accustomed to a lowly billing on Match of the Day but their unglamorous image is something Gus Poyet is anxious to alter. Three goalless draws in the last four games have merely reinforced impressions of his team as strong candidates for the final slot of any highlights show and he acknowledges he…

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Sunderland v West Ham United: match preview

The days when Sam Allardyce was a very traditional Sunderland centre-half are long ago. Should West Ham’s now ultra modern, European challenging manager involve Diego Poyet, the afternoon will assume an unusual feel for his father, Gus. Poyet Sr could do with three points as he strives to rebrand a Sunderland side who, although promising, remain a work in progress. Andy Carroll can expect a hot reception – but Allardyce’s former Newcastle United striker would relish scoring the winner. …

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Worst Premier League season? Not at all – enjoy the unpredictability | Jacob Steinberg

Failures of same old faces has arguably given league new lease of life, allowing less fashionable sides to emerge from shadows Louis van Gaal, who is never afraid to vent with his opinions, was not amused when he heard that Gary Neville, who is never afraid to vent his opinions, said it is going to resemble a pub match when Manchester United take on Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. Of course, this tried-and-trusted formula is just part …

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