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West Ham 2-2 Everton (aet; 9-8 pens) Valencia 51 Cole 113; Mirallas 82 Lukaku 97 In a way neither side deserved to lose this pulsating Cup tie, a match that swung dramatically and, quite simply, had everything. It ended with Adrián, West Ham’s goalkeeper, throwing his gloves to the ground and charging in to fire the decisive penalty past Joel Robles – who had missed his own spot-kick seconds earlier – and secure his side’s place in the fourth round…

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FA Cup third-round replay latest from the 7.45pm GMT kick-off at Upton Park Live scoreboard! Follow all the goals and games in the FA Cup replays And email simon.burnton@theguardian.com or tweet @Simon_Burnton 9.09pm GMT 67 mins: Everton make a double substitution, Besic and Barkley coming off and Oviedo and Mirallas coming on. 9.08pm GMT 66 mins: Cresswell now carries the ball 20 yards to the edge of the penalty area and then ignores the unmarked Downing at…

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The West Ham midfielder has quit the Indomitable Lions but they are thriving without the star names who contributed to a shameful World Cup campaign • West Ham’s Alex Song announces international retirement • Song omitted from Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations squad Last time Alex Song wore a Cameroon shirt, against Croatia at the World Cup, he was sent off five minutes before half-time for dragging his elbow down Mario Mandzukic’s back. That was the centre…

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• Bafétimi earmarked for striking role when Wilfried Bony leaves • West Ham send warning to Everton before FA Cup replay West Ham United will field their strongest available team in Tuesday’s FA Cup replay which condemns out-of-sorts Everton to ordeal by the human wrecking ball that is Andy Carroll. Sam Allardyce and his increasingly happy Hammers believe they can win the Cup and are confident of progress at home where …

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Andy Carroll has scored only four goals this season – three of them against Swansea. The former England centre forward struck twice in the corresponding fixture at Upton Park five weeks ago and plundered the Welsh club’s defence again for what looked like a high-class matchwinner until Mark Noble’s late equaliser into his own net. It was a tale of two of the most powerfully destructive strikers in the Premier League. Carroll is back to something…

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Swansea begin life without top-scorer Wilfried Bony, as Africa Cup of Nations duty and a £30m move to Manchester City beckon. The Ivorian leaves a gaping hole in the Welsh side that most teams would find difficult to fill. All eyes turn to Bafétimbi Gomis and whether he can fill Bony’s considerable boots. West Ham are aiming to return to winning ways after a three game winless run. Yemi Abiade Kick-

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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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• 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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• West Ham forward could make debut against Burnley • Zárate: I am happy – I need this to show what I can do The West Ham forward Mauro Zárate has completed his loan move to Queens Park Rangers for the rest of the season. The 27-year-old Argentinian will go straight into contention for the league trip to Burnley on Saturday. Continue reading…

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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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• ’It’s highly unlikely that Winston is going to sign for us,’ says Allardyce • Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with central defender • ‘Mauro Zárate not good enough for West Ham’ Sam Allardyce has given the strongest indication yet that Winston Reid is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. The defender, who has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs – including Arsenal and Liverpool …

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Marvel at the Tony Pulis effect. Although the presence of the Premier League’s leading troubleshooter in the stands at Upton Park was not quite enough to lift his new side to an unlikely victory over West Ham United, this was an encouraging first step in the right direction for West Bromwich Albion, who can take great heart from a performance that suggested they are more than capable of staying up. West Brom will be disappointed that they were unable to summon …

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• Pulis to meet West Brom players before West Ham match • First game in charge will be FA Cup tie on Saturday • Survival instincts made Pulis the obvious choice Tony Pulis is to be appointed as the West Bromwich Albion head coach on a two-and-a-half-year contract and will meet the players he hopes to lead to Premier League safety before Thursday’s game at West Ham. He will be announced as …

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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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• 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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This was a result to suggest normal service is being resumed in the clutter below the title race. Arsenal may be patched up and makeshift, a team depleted by injuries to key personnel, but they are inching inexorably back towards familiar territory. West Ham had been a refreshing and worthy presence in the top five up to now but they have been usurped. Only goal difference is keeping Arsène Wenger’s team out of the Champions League places. That can be addressed on…

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• 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, 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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West Ham’s manager was in the Champions League mix when in charge of Bolton in 2006-07 but his team fell away It was with a mixture of wistfulness and his usual forthright bullishness that Sam Allardyce, briefly moving his attention away from the 21st-century football that West Ham United intend to confront Chelsea with on Friday afternoon, looked back eight years and contemplated what he might have achieved in his final season at Bolton Wanderers if he had received …

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• Boost for West Ham in their pursuit of spot in Europe • Song has been a key part of West Ham’s resurgence • Andy Carroll: West Ham can trouble Chelsea West Ham’s pursuit of a place in Europe has received a boost after Cameroon left Alex Song out of their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder has played a significant role in West Ham’s impressive start to the season, which has taken the club to fourth…

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Chelsea’s response to that first defeat of the season, at Newcastle, has been immaculate with Monday’s success at Stoke a fourth successive win in all competitions to ensure they remain clear at the summit. West Ham, in the top four at Christmas for the first time since 1985, will provide another stern test of the hosts’ title aspirations even if it is 12 years since the Hammers last triumphed down the District Line. With …

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There was a time when Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing were hapless figures of fun, a pair who were unable to do anything right, but not any more. Liverpool’s loss has emphatically been West Ham United’s gain. First Carroll then Downing scored excellent goals, one in each half to ensure that West Ham will be fourth when they travel to Chelsea on Boxing Day, while also condemning Leicester City to …

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• ‘I think I might be his last chance,’ says QPR manager • Morrison back at West Ham after Cardiff loan spell cut short The Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp, has indicated that he is ready to give Ravel Morrison a “last chance” to make a success of his career. The West Ham midfielder has seen a promising start at Upton Park fade into the possibility of his contract being torn up after …

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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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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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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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