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West Ham’s Alex Song is expected to return against former club Arsenal while Vincent Kompany may be available for Manchester City after injury Hugo Lloris is fit to start for Spurs despite being left bloodied in their win over Leicester. The keeper was caught in the face by Jamie Vardy at the end of the 2-1 Boxing Day win but is available to face United. Ryan Mason could return to the starting line-up following an …

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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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• Striker is fit and ready to test himself against the league leaders • ‘Sam Allardyce knows what they are going to do. It’s a game of chess’ • Premier League table • Festive fixtures Andy Carroll has warned Chelsea that there will be no 19th-century football from West Ham United when the forward’s side face off against the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. West Ham were battling against relegation when they …

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• 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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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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• ‘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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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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Today’s Mill is skimpier than QPR’s defence on a cold night on Merseyside It is almost Christmas and West Ham are sticking their hand deep into their stocking. Down at the bottom is always the best bit: the tangerine. But lo, what else is there? Yes, it is Alex Song saying West Ham are the club of his dreams and he wants to stay there. Sam Allardyce can do no wrong these days, it seems, and he …

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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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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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• Change of position brings out best in Downing • Midfielder stars in 1-1 draw with Sunderland • Downing recalled to England squad For far too many seasons Stewart Downing seemed to be in hibernation but, thanks to some thoughtful repositioning, Sam Allardyce has finally coaxed him out of it. Reborn in the hole at the apex of West Ham United’s diamond formation, he was the game’s outstanding individual as Sunderland recorded their 10th Premier League…

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Andy Carroll’s declaration that West Ham United are title contenders was made to look slightly optimistic by the divisional draw specialists. Sunderland have won only two of their 16 Premier League games this season but 10 have ended all square and Sam Allardyce’s players were the latest set of visitors to leave Wearside in a frustrated mood. Although Gus Poyet’s side could quite easily have ended up winning a surprisingly open game, featuring an extraordinary miss on poor Jozy Altidore’s part, …

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• 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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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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After the FA announced plans to change England’s DNA , will there ever be another all-out target man with such transgressive beauty as the West Ham striker? Welcome back, then, Andy Carroll. It is probably safe to say it now, without fear of reactivating via the power of jinx the assorted twangs and strains that have restricted English football’s most peculiarly stirring, peculiarly specialised, peculiarly expensive striking talent. But Carroll …

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Sam Allardyce says some of his players are disappointed in not getting selected this season. The West Ham United manager says eagerness to improve ‘keeps players on their toes’ and performing their best. West Ham are fourth in the Premier League and face Sunderland on Saturday Continue reading…

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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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Best XIs from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1, plus analysis of the Premier League’s top four Continue reading…

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• Striker scored two against Swansea after Bony’s opener • Allardyce had been watching Ivorian striker at Vitesse • Andy Carroll’s headed double powers West Ham to victory Andy Carroll believes he has vindicated Sam Allardyce’s decision to sign him rather than Wilfried Bony last summer after his contribution to West Ham’s victory against Swansea City on Sunday. The striker scored two towering headers to drive his side to their third win…

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