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West Ham’s players are beginning to find their feet in the London Stadium but there were more unsavoury scenes in the stands as they beat Chelsea 2-1 in the EFL Cup fourth round Perhaps it always was wishful thinking that this match would pass off without any ugly incidents in the stands. Just as it seemed that West Ham United were drifting towards a largely peaceful and hugely precious victory over Chelsea in the League Cup, fighting…

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It had always promised to be an incendiary tie and, for 90 minutes, it looked as though it would be celebrated for the football, which was fast, open and exciting. West Ham United finally delivered a performance and got a result to electrify their new stadium. But everything that went before was marred in stoppage time when the Chelsea supporters began to stream for the exit – at the back of …

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Hammers host Antonio Conte’s team in EFL Cup fourth round Follow all the latest scores from England, Scotland and Italy Email tim.hill@theguardian.com or tweet @timmyhilleh 7.08pm BST Reasonably strong teams from both sides . West Ham swap Darren Randolph for Adrian, and bring in Aaron Cresswell for Simone Zaza, but otherwise it looks the same team that beat Sunderland at the weekend. Youngsters Aina, Chalobah and Batshuayi get a place in Chelsea’s starting XI; Diego…

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Antonio Conte defends his passionate management style before Chelsea’s League Cup match against West Ham on Wednesday, following José Mourinho’s humiliation claims at the weekend . Conte says defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal forced him to change tactics. Conte says West Ham are confident and will be tough opponents Nemanja Matic believes heavy Arsenal defeat was ‘wakeup call’ for Chelsea Continue reading…

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he hopes to have the fans’ support during their League Cup clash with Chelsea on Wednesday, following an improved atmosphere in their 1-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday. Bilic says West Ham have regained their confidence having claimed seven points in their last three matches West Ham take ‘robust’ steps to avoid crowd trouble against Chelsea Continue reading…

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The EFL Cup match on Wednesday will be the most stringent examination of policing and stewarding at West Ham’s London Stadium as well as evaluating the ground’s ability to recreate Upton Park’s atmosphere Rather earlier in the season than hoped for by some and feared by others, West Ham United’s London Stadium home will face its sternest test on Wednesday when more than 5,000 Chelsea fans make the journey to Stratford. Not…

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• Restrictions on ticket and alcohol sales at high-risk fixture • London Stadium stewarding beefed up following disturbances West Ham United and Chelsea supporters face body searches, alcohol restrictions and post-match segregation as part of a “robust policing plan” aimed at minimising crowd trouble at the EFL Cup tie on Wednesday. There has been trepidation surrounding the fixture ever since the draw for the fourth round was made last month given the rivalry that exists between the clubs and the…

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Deeper and deeper Sunderland dropped, until they were almost defending from their six-yard box, and there was an inevitability about the cruel blow that came from Winston Reid’s left foot in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Having decided to settle for a point when a braver side might have sought to test West Ham United’s nerve in a stadium that still feels a little cold and alien, they ended up with nothing. Their air…

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Premier League, Football League, La Liga and much more besides Live scoreboard! Follow all of the action from Saturday’s games And email ben.fisher@theguardian.com or tweet @benfisherj 4.47pm BST In the Championship, Reading, without a win in four, are 1-0 up at Kenny Jackett’s Rotherham. Paul McShane has got the goal at the New York Stadium. Elsewhere, Norwich City still trail Preston 1-0 at Carrow Road. 4.43pm BST Surely only a consolation striker for Palace? Yohan Cabaye guides a …

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• Carroll is still not training two months after being sidelined • Club’s record-signing André Ayew back training after thigh strain Andy Carroll’s latest comeback has been delayed, with no return in sight for the injury-plagued West Ham striker. Related: West Ham investigate Andy Carroll and Darren Randolph over drinking claims Continue reading…

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In driving rain in south-east London, the 10 men of West Ham United summoned the kind of resilience that has been so conspicuous by its absence until now. For Slaven Bilic, who has been under such intense scrutiny in recent weeks, this was the sweetest of victories. West Ham’s manager took delight in his side’s slick football in the first half, the result of his carefully-plotted tactical plan, and later in…

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Updates from the late kick-off at Selhurst Park Live scores: all the goals as they go in around Europe Email rob.smyth@theguardian.com 7.15pm BST 88 min Another West Ham change: Havard Nordtveit replaces the goalscorer Lanzini. 7.15pm BST 87 min Calleri draws a witless foul from Delaney to buy West Ham a bit of time. 7.13pm BST 86 min Another West Ham substitution: the willing Zaza is replaced by Jonathan Calleri. 7.12pm BST 85 min…

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• Manager denies London club plans to send on-loan Italian back in January • ‘He’s our player. He’s training good and we expect him to do the job’ Slaven Bilic has denied that West Ham United are planning to send Simone Zaza back to Juventus in January following the on-loan striker’s underwhelming start to life in England. Zaza has failed to score in his first five appearances for West Ham – four in the …

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Slaven Bilic believes that the atmosphere at the London Stadium will improve if West Ham United put a winning run together at their new home. Although West Ham’s manager denied that it is a relief to be travelling to Crystal Palace on Saturday, he conceded that it is his responsibility to lift the mood by coaxing improved performances out of players who have looked ill at ease in home matches. Continue

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• I’m going to react but it isn’t done, says Hammers manager • Bilic adds that West Ham need to win more to feel at home Slaven Bilic has yet to get to the bottom of the club’s investigation into his West Ham’s squad night out after their recent 3-0 defeat by Southampton. The manager had told his players to go on a bonding session on the Monday night following the game but pictures surfaced on social media the next day of Andy …

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The Stratford Express vanished in 2011 but, in its heyday, it sold 80,000 copies a week and produced some of Fleet Street’s finest… (possibly) John Fryer was the first journalist to drive through the Dartford Tunnel. Roddy Gilchrist watched a sub-editor wipe his nose with his copy. Trevor Bond wrote one of the all-time great headlines. Jill Palmer was sent home by her news editor for wearing thigh-high white boots. Ken Chandler got on …

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• Former ladies’ chairman Stephen Hunt accused club of refusing funding • Karren Brady: ‘Today marks the next step in future of West Ham women’s football’ West Ham United have taken full control of their women’s team after claims of discrimination. The team’s former chairman, Stephen Hunt, accused West Ham of refusing to provide funding for the women players, who play in the Premier League Southern Division , and even forcing them to pay…

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In part two of our investigation into the world of agents, the Guardian reveals how Jonathan Calleri and Gerónimo Rulli moved to the Premier League from the Uruguayan club this summer, despite rumours of third-party ownership Of all the millions of pounds spent this summer by Premier League clubs, the arrival of two players from an obscure club in Uruguay’s second division has not raised too many eyebrows. Seven games into …

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Also featuring: @Dr_TonyXia; Diego Maradona; and how racism works Sun columnist Karren Brady on the game’s greed culture: “Allardyce lost his credibility… And for what? A greedy top-up and a help-yourself bonus that reveals a staggering sense of entitlement. I guess this is what they call chickens coming home to roost.” Related: West Ham’s stadium move and ‘rebrand’ a success, insists Karren Brady Related: Derby County part company with manager Nigel Pearson Continue reading…

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• Ecuador striker in bizarre incident at World Cup qualifier against Chile • Valencia reportedly involved in dispute over child maintenance payments Enner Valencia was involved in a bizarre incident on Thursday, when the forward appeared to be chased by police while being transported on a medical buggy during Ecuador’s 3-0 win over Chile. Valencia, who is on loan at Everton from West Ham, was substituted in the 82nd minute of the World Cup qualifier in Quito. Related: Pep Guardiola: ‘I…

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• Vice-chair: fans still key but move was ‘opportunity to change brand values’ • West Ham to release film about move from Upton Park to London Stadium West Ham’s vice-chair, Karren Brady, has defended the club’s controversial move to the London Stadium, insisting the shift from Upton Park had been a success and was a crucial part of “rebranding” the club. Speaking at a sports business conference, Brady launched a trenchant…

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• Song set to be transferred to hospital in Paris for more treatment • Doctors in Yaounde say 40-year-old is now breathing normally Former Liverpool, West Ham United and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song is set to fly to France for more treatment after coming out of a coma. The 40-year-old was taken to hospital in Yaounde over the weekend after collapsing at home. He is thought to have suffered a cerebral aneurysm. Related: Bob Bradley says …

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Premier League club’s women’s side forced to warm up next to busy road and paid for own transport to games, chairman said West Ham football club has pledged to take over the direct running of its women’s side after being accused of discrimination by the team’s chair. Stephen Hunt, the chairman of West Ham United Ladies , has lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association after claiming his players were…

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• Club promise to take over team after complaint by Stephen Hunt • ‘West Ham need to be fined until they start to act like a 21st century club’ West Ham have promised to take over the club’s ladies team after accusations that they had been discriminated against. Stephen Hunt, the chairman of the West Ham Ladies team, has lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association after complaining that the club had failed to provide funding and they were …

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• Ex-Cameroon defender taken to hospital after cerebral aneurysm • Samuel Eto’o among those to offer support to Chad coach The former Liverpool, West Ham United and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song is reportedly fighting for his life after being rushed to hospital in Yaounde. Related: Aston Villa confirm sacking of Roberto Di Matteo after 12 games Our thoughts are with Rigobert Song and his family at this time. pic.twitter.

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• Ugly scenes during and after West Ham’s draw with Middlesbrough • Latest incidents come after 10 fans ejected during Watford game West Ham are facing more questions over crowd control measures at the London Stadium after fans clashed following their 1-1 Premier League draw against Middlesbrough. Fans were seen confronting each other inside the ground then fighting outside it in the Olympic Park, with stewards and police intervening to separate rival groups. Related: Dimitri Payet magic earns West Ham a point against Middlesbrough …

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