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West Ham manager David Moyes has responded to the news that Manuel Lanzini has been charged by the FA for diving. Moyes told reporters at this afternoon’s pre-match press conference “I am going to think about my reaction. I am a bit surprised. The referee was 10 yards from it, nothing blocking his vision, clear […]

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The Football Association have charged  Manuel Lanzini with “deceiving a match official” in West Ham’s 3-0 win at Stoke on Saturday. The Argentine midfielder faces a two-match ban if he either does not appeal or if that is rejected. An FA statement confirmed Lanzini’s charge “follows the awarding of an 18th-minute penalty against Stoke City in their […]

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Former striker turned  pundit Chris Sutton reckons Marko Arnautovic had every reason to rile up the Stoke fans on Saturday afternoon. Discussing the issues surrounding the club’s record signing, the former Chelsea, Blackburn, Norwich and Celtic striker said: “Had I been subjected to the abuse Marko Arnautovic received when going back I would have celebrated […]

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Andy Carroll is out injured again with a bad back this time. Rumours spread on Saturday at Stoke that the 28-year-old was sulking after being left on the bench by David Moyes for the previous two games against Arsenal and Chelsea but we have been told he has suffered a fresh injury with his back. His name was […]

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David Moyes is becoming more and more focused on the January transfer window despite the big pick up in recent results. He admits the recent points haul has made him think but remains convinced we are a bit of a “mish mash” with an unbalanced  squad. Speaking to the official site on the issue facing him […]

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An FA panel will review footage of the Lanzini incident this morning which led to West Ham being awarded a penalty to decide whether Lanzini will be charged retrospectively with simulation. West Ham will know by the end of today whether the player will be charged and only then will they make a decision whether to […]

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West Ham hero Marko Arnautovic seriously enjoyed his return to Stoke City at the weekend, seemingly thriving on the non stop abuse from his former fans. And speaking after the game he declared: “It was very hard for our supporters because they waited, first for the game to start and then for me to score. “I […]

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It’s that time of the year again and it looks this year as though all our Christmases are arriving at once! Things have taken a big upward swing for the team and we can relax a little as the big day approaches and there’s a real feel good atmosphere around the place. Here at ClaretandHugh  […]

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Mark Hughes has taken a big pop at Marko Arnautovic and claims he was lucky to avoid  real problems from the Stoke fans.. Speaking after the game at the Bet 365 stadium the Potters boss said: “He was doing all sorts by the end, and did well to get back to the dressing room safely. And […]

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It’s a bit of a dive, but not an outrageous dive deserving of an FA charge. I’m sorry if that doesn’t make sense, but that’s how hard it is to referee players such as Manuel Lanzini.

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I never milked it when I scored against my former clubs. It all depends on how you leave. Inside I was delighted to score but did not feel any animosity towards the sides I had left.

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Reece Oxford could be recalled from Borussia Monchengladbach in January because the teenager has not played enough games … but it is highly unlikely tey will exercise that option Oxford’s loan deal with the Bundesliga club has a clause claiming he had to make seven appearances for with the club  to avoid the break clause […]

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James Collins says confidence is so high among the Hammers defenders right now that they believe it’s possible to keep clean sheets against any team. ‘The Ginger Pele’ returned to the back line yesterday at Stoke and given his lengthy absence looked quite superb as the team cruised to victory. And afterwards he said: “The win […]

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David Moyes told reporters he is concerned Noble, Arnautovic and Zabaleta all of which picked up small injuries in the away win against Stoke. Mark Noble picked up a hamstring strain, while Marko Arnautovic suffered a calf strain and Pablo Zabaleta played with a dead leg. Moyes told the press conference “Obviously, there are a […]

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Reports that Liverpool is leading the race to sign Domingos Quina from West Ham are wide of the mark according to a club insider. The 18-year-old joined the Hammers from Chelsea‘s academy on a free transfer last year and has made four senior appearances including two in the Carabao Cup this season. The Daily Mail claimed […]

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Stoke manager Mark Hughes could face FA sanctions after he verbally abused his former player Marko Arnautovic as he was substituted.  The Stoke manager appears to say  “f*****g ungrateful f****r” as he left the pitch.   Hughes could face FA disciplinary chiefs for misconduct or bringing the game into disrepute. BBC Match of the day producers decided […]

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David Moyes was hardly the universal choice as Hammers boss after Slaven Bilic. But the extraordinary turnaround in the team’s form has left followers on the ClaretandHugh facebook forum stunned. Here’s some random responses after yesterday’s thumping win over Stoke City O Moysey you are a genius! O Moyes is a good manager. He was […]

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West Ham have no intention of making Reece Oxford’s loan deal at Borrusia Monchengladbach permanent! Stories were circulating a couple of weeks ago that the teenager was set for an £8 million switch to the Bundesliga outfit. And the speculation has been gaining pace since he broke into the first team, giving a particularly impressive […]

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West Ham manager David Moyes says the Hammers penalty was soft but says there was no intent by Lanzini to dive and it was more likely fatigue after running 70 yards. Moyes told reporters:  “I would call it soft. Manu has ran 70 yards and probably ran his race at the end of it, I […]

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Aaron Cresswell and the boys could hardly have been more thrilled with the performance at Stoke – not their happiest Hammers hunting ground down the years – as old boy Marko Arnautovic really put the knife into Mark Hughes’ outfit. Speaking after the game Cressie said: We’re delighted, especially as that’s three clean sheets on a […]

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West Ham rose to 15th place in the Premier League after the impressive 3-0 away win against Stoke City yesterday as Newcastle slipped into the relegation zone after their loss to Arsenal. The Hammers are now just one point off 12th place but in theory, could reach the top ten with three winnable games between […]

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David Moyes has identified the Hamers midfield as the are which needs strengthening as a matter of priority in the January transfer market. He has yet to name his major targets but believes he needs far more athleticism in the middle of the park as the squad go into the second half of the campaign. […]

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Adrian: Not bothered at all during a very quiet game 5 Zabaleta: A fighter who remains as robust as ever at 32.Once again fiercely competitive throughout 6 Ogbonna: Growing and growing with every game – another excellent outing 7 Collins: Looked as though he’d never been away – outstanding performance from The Ginger Pele 8 […]

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Mark Noble will miss Tuesday evening’s game against Arsenal after suffering a hamstring injury in the victory  over Stoke City today. It’s not a serious ‘hammie’ but is likely to keep the captain out of action out for aa couple of weeks according to club insiders. But it gives you Declan Rice, who came on […]

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LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE BET365 STADIUM: An afternoon that began with questions asked about an electrician ended with deeper scrutiny on Stoke’s main sparky.

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Stoke slumped to a fifth defeat in six to heap further pressure on Mark Hughes as West Ham’s Marko Arnautovic came back to haunt his old club in a 3-0 win.

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