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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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• Club inform FA they wish to challenge decision • Fabianski was sent off for impeding Diafra Sakho • Carroll’s double-header display takes West Ham past Swansea Swansea have announced they will be appealing against the red card shown to the goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski during Sunday’s Premier League defeat to West Ham. The Poland international was dismissed in the 68th minute of the match at Upton Park for impeding the West Ham substitute Diafra Sakho as …

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Following West Ham United’s 3-1 win against Swansea City at Upton Park on Sunday, managers Sam Allardyce and Garry Monk talk. Allardyce says he is pleased with his team’s third position in the Premier League. He also comments on the red card referee Chris Foy gave Swansea goal keeper Lukasz Fabianski Continue reading…

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• Andy Carroll close to his best, Allardyce says • Manager hints at negotiations over new contract • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City Sam Allardyce was thrilled to witness a performance from Andy Carroll which he rated among the striker’s most accomplished in the colours of West Ham. Carroll scored two towering headers against Swansea City to propel his side towards their third win in eight days and up to third …

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Allardyce happily admits he’s a reactive manager and against Swansea crosses to Andy Carroll’s head made perfect sense • Match report: West Ham 3-1 Swansea City West Ham United have undergone a significant stylistic shift since last season. Whereas 2013-14 was about long balls and crosses, this season West Ham have retained the ball for longer periods in midfield and placated supporters who had complained about Sam Allardyce’s rudimentary tactics. Their approach for the 3-1 victory over Swansea was a …

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Andy Carroll’s elation was unbridled. It all came tumbling out that moment when he knew his second battering ram of a header careered into the net. He ran like a man possessed all the way back to the halfway line, where Sam Allardyce was pumping his fist and wore a look of pure satisfaction. West Ham won this battle of the surprise packages, and needed the character to come from a goal behind to …

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Live updates from the 1.30pm kick-off from Upton Park Keep up with all today’s scores across Europe Email John.Ashdown@guardian.co.uk or tweet @John_Ashdown Allardyce: I signed Carroll instead of Bony 2.17pm GMT Peep! And that’s that. For now. 2.16pm GMT 45+1 min: Neither side will be too gutted to go in at half-time all square. It has been a pretty even – and a pretty entertaining – half. 878 – Andy Carroll’s goal ends a run of 878 minutes …

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In different times any manager who admitted signing Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony could expect severe criticism, but West Ham are having too much fun to care Sam Allardyce said that it had been an either/or choice in the summer of 2013. Either he brought Andy Carroll to West Ham United on a permanent transfer from Liverpool or he signed Wilfried Bony from Vitesse Arnhem. He chose the former and Swansea City took Bony. As Allardyce prepares to welcome Bony…

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• Sam Allardyce does not trust Senegal’s medical team • Player last returned from international duties injured • ‘I signed Andy Carroll instead of Wilfried Bony’ Sam Allardyce says he does not trust Senegal’s medical team to look after Diafra Sakho properly during the Africa Cup of Nations . The West Ham United manager remains furious at how Sakho returned from international duty in November with a back and neck injury, which Allardyce said was…

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Neither of these sides were considered likely contenders for the European places back in August but they kick off on Sunday in fifth and seventh places respectively and are showing few signs of strain. Both clubs acted shrewdly in the summer – there haven’t proved to be too many better bargains than Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alex Song – and will be looking to do so again next month. Paul Chronnell Kick-off Sunday 1.30pm Continue reading…

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• Allardyce was tracking Ivory Coast striker in 2013 • ‘It was one or the other. It couldn’t be both’ • Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend Sam Allardyce passed up the opportunity to sign Wilfried Bony for West Ham United, buying Andy Carroll instead. Allardyce revealed he had been scouting Bony when the Ivory Coast international was in prolific form at the Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem in 2013 but a move …

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What team will Brendan Rodgers put out, Newcastle are in flux, Arsenal’s mental block and is this the end for Alan Irvine? There’s good news and bad news. The good news is that this section won’t be another thing about Steven Gerrard’s place in the Liverpool team. The bad news is that, well, it will be a little bit about Steven Gerrard’s place in the Liverpool team. Even with a squad laden…

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There is a bag of swag to be spent at Old Trafford … Louis van Gaal wants to spend another £150m … £200m … £300m … you get the idea, to complete the “Gaal-actico” revolution. He wants a centre-back, right-back and winger. Mats Hummels is the real deal. He is also in a Borussia Dortmund team currently propping up the Bundesliga, although injury ruled him out of the start of the…

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The last time West Ham United were at the Hawthorns, their fans were baying for Sam Allardyce’s head; on Tuesday night they were chanting about winning the league. Such is the fickle nature of football but, after recovering from going behind to embellish their best start to a Premier League season with goals from Kevin Nolan and James Tomkins, the West Ham manager could bask in the relative glory of his team staying fifth in the table, a point outside the …

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With Chelsea and City set for top two Premier League slots, nine clubs are chasing two remaining Champions League places • Match report: Sunderland 0-0 Chelsea • Match report: Southampton 0-3 Manchester City Those expecting an end to Southampton’s remarkable response to the summer exodus from the club, and a repeat of last season’s decline once a daunting run of fixtures arrived, should not feel too smug just yet. Sunday’s comprehensive defeat by Manchester City followed the loss of the influential Morgan …

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• Sam Allardyce highlights defence’s contribution in rise to fifth • Newcastle’s Tim Krul out for few weeks with ankle injury Shortly before Aaron Cresswell scored the goal that lifted West Ham into fifth place, he had the ball in Newcastle United’s half and options to his left and right. Andy Carroll was hurtling into the area anticipating a cross and Stewart Downing wanted a pass but Cresswell ignored them and sent a …

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The Goodison faithful found the manager difficult to love even when he was winning trophies but he deserves to be remembered and held in higher regard Look closely and you will find the little blue and white plaque on the side of the Goodison Road stand. Nothing too fancy, but at least Everton have something small to mark Harry Catterick, even if they did take their time. The first set of 11 “Everton Greats” plaques was put…

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If you cannot be good, be lucky. For long spells, West Ham searched in vain for inspiration as they tried to find a way past Newcastle United’s defence and end a run of three matches without a win. There were crosses, runs and set pieces but nothing was working. So, instead, they settled for a fluke, their victory secured when Cheikhou Kouyaté’s scuffed shot somehow reached Aaron Cresswell, who scored his …

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• Both managers face their former employers on Saturday • Newcastle were interested in Enner Valencia, says Pardew • Pardew: from man on the brink to miracle worker • Pardew praises Andy Carroll before return to West Ham Like Alan Pardew at Newcastle United, Sam Allardyce knows all about being the subject of crowd abuse and has served his time as a favourite for the sack. According to popular pre-season predictions neither…

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Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew have both had their detractors but now West Ham and Newcastle are sixth and fifth in the league respectively. Life has rarely been this good and Pardew’s Newcastle will arrive at Upton Park in a confident mood after winning their past five matches. Allardyce reckons that only Chelsea would provide a bigger test at the moment, so he will be pleased to have Stewart Downing available again after he missed West Ham’s defeat…

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• ‘I like Andy … I think he’s a terrific striker’ • Newcastle must cope with fully fit Carroll • Sam Allardyce will not take risks on Andy Carroll Alan Pardew would relish the chance to bring Andy Carroll back to Newcastle United but accepts a January reunion is unlikely. “I’m not going to hide from the fact that I like Andy,” said Pardew, whose renascent side must cope with a newly fit Carroll when they visit West Ham United on …

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• Tackle by Everton’s James McCarthy sparked confrontation • Clubs have until 1 December to respond to charge • Everton manager Roberto Martínez defends Dave Whelan Everton and West Ham have been charged by the FA for “failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion” during Saturday’s game at Goodison Park . There was a melee after Everton’s James McCarthy tackled Morgan Amalfitano, with West Ham players confronting the Republic

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• Everton manager defends his former boss at Wigan • Martínez’s forwards worth more than sum of their parts • Evergreen Osman secures victory on landmark occasion Roberto Martínez has a capacity to see the best in everyone and that certainly extends to the man who launched his career in English football and gave him the chance to manage in the Premier League. The Wigan owner, Dave Whelan, has vowed to resign as the Championship club’s chairman if the Football Association punishes…

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If Evertonians arrived to laud Leon Osman for his longevity and loyalty on a landmark occasion, they departed grateful for his enduring quality. The midfielder joined the elite band of players who have represented the Merseyside club 400 times and marked the occasion in style. His winner was a reminder that, over 11 years, he has forged a reputation as a goalscoring midfielder and his eye for an opening was apparent again. Having…

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