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West Ham faces a very tough assignment, as they welcome Manchester City to the London Stadium on Wednesday evening. The last time that we met West Ham suffered a humiliating 5-0 loss in the 3rd round of the FA Cup. We were just coming off one of the worst slumps in form in recent times, […]

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We’re in a difficult period but history tells us its big games against the likes of Arsenal that tend to get the best out of West Ham. That’s what’s needed today. A big game. A big performance. A big result. Of course, the likelihood of us coming away with all three points is slim, but […]

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There is strong evidence to suggest that West Ham have turned the corner, based on the previous three games against Palace, Sunderland and Chelsea. The implementation of the 3-5-2 formation has seen improved stability and solidity, especially in the midfield. In addition, Payet and Lanzini are close to peak fitness, allowing them to display their

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Some would say the EFL Cup should not be a priority given the start to the season we’ve had in the Premier League. However, after back-to-back wins and three games unbeaten, we’re no longer desperate to pick up some form in the league. This is why it’s no surprise to hear Slaven Bilic bang on

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Potential West Ham United Starting Line Up to Face Sunderland on Saturday This article was originally published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect

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On Saturday, West Ham welcome Premier League new boys Middlesbrough to the London Stadium with the prospect of obtaining an unwanted five game losing run, one that has been mainly down to our defensive calamities. West Ham will also be playing against ex-hammer Stuart Downing and you just know that he will be trying his hardest

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So this season isn’t really going to plan, is it? It’s still early days but the signs aren’t great. Lacklustre performances, several key players out injured and defensive calamities – just where will it end? Hopefully it’ll end today, particularly after the confidence boosting last-gasp victory over Accrington Stanley in the EFL Cup earlier this

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Today’s the day we need to put our Europa League disappointment behind us and begin to forward to what should be another successful domestic campaign. Of course it was frustrating to have been knocked out by FC Astra for the second consecutive qualifying campaign, but it only served to benefit us last season and there’s

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Injuries, injuries, injuries. This summer, and the beginning of the new season, has seen the return of our injury curse. Manuel Lanzini, Andre Ayew, Aaron Cresswell and Andy Carroll are all long term injury concerns, and Slaven Bilic will need to find a way of ensuring the loss of four key players doesn’t affect our

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Monday night was disappointing, we all know that. The performance wasn’t expected but I can’t help but feel it would’ve been very different had we had a full strength squad out there. Dimitri Payet made an impact when he came on for the final 25 minutes, coupled with a formation change, and the likes of

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At last it’s our turn to kick-start our Premier League campaign, but a trip to Stamford Bridge isn’t going to be easy. The Blues are boosted by the arrival of manager Antonio Conte, as well as Leicester’s combative title winning midfielder Antonio Conte. But we’re boosted by exciting new faces of our own. Sofiane Feghouli,

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Pre-season is underway and all attention is now on how we can begin our new era at the Olympic Stadium in style. Slaven Bilic has already conducted some pretty impressive business this summer, bringing in Havard Nordtveit and Sofiane Feghouli on free transfers, as well as making Manuel Lanzini’s loan stay permanent. And then if

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West Ham’s Predicted XI to Face Manchester United in FA Cup Quarter-Final This article was initially published on 90min.com. West Ham World is a platform that allows fans to express their opinions on a grander scale. The views in this article are not necessarily those of West Ham World, but we ask you to respect

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So this is it – the final eight games of the season and an eight game stretch that will decide our fate as we head in to a new era in Stratford. Can we do the unthinkable and finish in the top four, or will we be settling for a spot in next season’s Europa

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After such an incredible performance against Blackburn last weekend, it’s no Big Sam’s turn to feel the wrath of Dimitri Payet.  A lot has been made of whether the fans should boo Big Sam on Saturday afternoon – personally I think he should be commended for the job he did for us, but of course

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After the last gasp win over Liverpool on Tuesday, the players should be buzzing and ready to beat Norwich this weekend. After the disappointing loss to Southampton last weekend, we really need to register all three points at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon to keep up our race for a top six finish. However, the

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Who would’ve thought we’d be in a position to complete a Premier League double over Man City back in August?  Not only that but we can close the gap between ourselves and fourth placed Spurs if they slip up at Palace. What a time to be alive. Our capture of Sam Byram in mid-week was

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Never in our wildest dreams could any of us have thought that we would be entering the game against Newcastle on an eight game unbeaten run. Bournemouth were a potential banana skin, as were Wolves in the FA Cup. We didn’t exactly blow Wolves away, but we did enough, which is all you need to

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We head into Sunday’s fixture against manager-less Swansea after a frustrating few weeks for the Hammers. Not short of confidence and team character we should be heading into that game with every chance of getting that much needed win. A stirring and interesting game against an in-form Stoke City last weekend produced a spirited and

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Another weekend, another disappointing result for the Boleyn Boys. This should be a predicted stating XI post, but I can’t help but digress a little first and discuss last weekend’s game and where we go from here. Firstly, in a week where Dr Jekyll (I mean Jenks) and Mr Pony tail got a right old ribbing

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  Finally the international break is over and we can get back to more important business. It’s one of the most anticipated fixtures of our season Sunday as we make the short trip to White Hart Lane to face a Spurs side who have just just once all season. The big talking point is whether

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Despite a fantastic start to the season, last week West Ham were brought back down to reality after a 2-0 defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road. With the magnificent Hammers faithful pleased with the new style of play ‘Super Slav’ has installed in East London, last Saturdays’ first away loss of the season against the

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When was the last time we went eight games unbeaten? In fact, when was the last time we made it seven games without loss? Last week’s victory over Chelsea was one of the best in my recent memory. Everything from the performance, the atmosphere, Chelsea’s meltdown at the end of the first half and Andy

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After the disappointment of losing to Leicester in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night, we return to Premier League action against

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For the first time since in recent memory we’re a bit of force away from home. Excluding our calamitous Europe League campaign

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With the season well under way and transfers all wrapped up, it’s becoming increasingly obvious to all West Ham fans that competition

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