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• Club face investigation from FA after fans invade pitch • West Ham co-owner David Sullivan hit by coin in director’s box Sir Trevor Brooking has admitted West Ham’s security situation could be “out of control” after the ugly scenes which marred the club’s 3-0 home defeat to Burnley at the London Stadium on Saturday. West Ham are facing an investigation by the Football Association after a series of pitch invasions and …

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West Ham fans were able to get past security and approach players during their 3–0 defeat to Burnley on Saturday. Hundreds of angry protesters were also able to gather in front of the directors’ box, who chanted for the removal of the board *Warning – this video contains strong and homophobic language* West Ham chaos as pitch invaders and crowd trouble mars Burnley’s win  Continue reading…

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West Ham United spiralled deeper into crisis after their 3-0 defeat to Burnley was marred by ugly scenes on and off the pitch as stewards at the London Stadium failed to stop angry supporters from mounting furious protests against the club’s deeply unpopular board. An afternoon that was supposed to be remembered for the 25th anniversary of Bobby Moore’s death turned into one of chaos and farce as the London Stadium’s security failings were …

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• Head of one supporters’ association says he has feared for his safety • Club’s board meets members of fans’ groups before march called off West Ham United have been accused of failing to respond appropriately after the chairman of one of their supporter groups was left fearing for his safety, having received abuse and threats over attempts to organise a protest march against the club’s board before Saturday’s home game against Burnley. …

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By the end it had turned into an ordeal for just about everyone associated with West Ham United as André Ayew, the player that they sold to Swansea City in January, inspired Carlos Carvalhal’s side to an emphatic victory that lifts the Welsh club up five places in the table and above David Moyes’s side in the process. The £18m club-record signing was involved in three of Swansea’s four goals on a day when Carvalhal’s team …

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The teams at the bottom have 10 games to save their season. Here are the make-or-break fixtures to look out for By Martin Laurence for WhoScored , part of the Sport Network There were some huge results in the battle against relegation last weekend, with Watford , Brighton and Huddersfield all picking up wins that have moved them much closer to securing their Premier League status for another season. Huddersfield’s 2-1 victory at West Brom leaves the Baggies seven points from …

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With around half the division in danger of falling into the Championship, we analyse which clubs have the most to fear West Brom look to be a write-off even though their fixture list seems relatively favourable. Their form is deteriorating rather than improving, and the injury to Daniel Sturridge is an unfortunate, if foreseeable, blow. Stoke, by contrast, are improving, seemingly energised by Paul Lambert, some astute January signings and an in-form Xherdan Shaqiri. The fear…

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England hopefuls have a mixed afternoon, confusion for Serge Aurier and Romelu Lukaku finally does it against a top-six team The weight of goals that Sergio Agüero has scored against Arsenal, with Sunday’s strike a fifth in five matches, should have raised Shkodran Mustafi’s awareness of the Argentinian to red alert. Instead, Agüero was allowed to scamper on and score a route one opening goal from Claudio Bravo’s goalkick. It was a hideous lapse in …

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Leapfrogging Manchester United into second was “a nice moment” for Jürgen Klopp but Liverpool’s response to pressure from West Ham and their Champions League chasing rivals felt much nicer. “The other teams are flying,” he said. “So we have to fly as well.” Here was another example of Liverpool’s ability to soar. Victory ultimately came at a canter for Klopp’s team at Anfield, where the remaining fab three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mané were…

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• Club allegedly failed to ensure accurate whereabouts information • West Ham insist investigation not based on offence by a player West Ham United have been charged with a breach of anti-doping rules, the Football Association have announced. West Ham are alleged to have “failed to ensure its ‘club whereabouts’ information was accurate on three occasions within 12 months,” according to an FA statement. The club have until 27 February to respond. Continue

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• Manager will have a bigger say in future West Ham signings • ‘The chairman is going to try to stand aside a bit from it’ David Moyes has said that David Sullivan will have less influence over new signings when West Ham United revamp their transfer strategy in the summer. Related: Javier Hernández strike sets West Ham on the way to victory over Watford Continue reading…

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A semblance of calm has been restored. Instead of directing jeers at the people in the posh seats, the crowd at the London Stadium kept their focus on the pitch throughout, pushing West Ham United to a crucial victory and giving Marko Arnautovic a standing ovation after his late substitution. Arnautovic had just underlined his importance to West Ham’s survival hopes, taking advantage of generous Watford defending to mark his …

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The 36-year-old former France captain, who looks in fine shape and has a point to prove after his ban for kicking a fan, faces a big job to lift an ageing West Ham defence It should probably surprise no one that West Ham have signed Patrice Evra . After all, they have previous when it comes to taking a punt on a player who has been banned for lashing out on a …

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• France defender is a free agent after leaving Marseille in November • West Ham say talks over David Moyes’ future set for summer West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing former France captain Patrice Evra on a free transfer as David Moyes attempts to reinforce his defensive options. The 36-year-old, who had his contract with Marseille terminated by mutual consent in November after the defender aimed a kick at one …

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It had already been a bad week for West Ham, featuring yet another deflating conclusion to a transfer window and the dismissal of their head of player recruitment following his remarks about African footballers, and the atmosphere surrounding them had descended to new levels of toxicity once it was over. For David Sullivan and David Gold, West Ham’s deeply unpopular owners, the temptation to close their eyes and stick their fingers in their ears must have been overwhelming long before the final…

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Premier League updates and further afield Follow the goals as they go in around Europe The Recap: sign up for the best of our coverage And you can email Rob here with your musings 3.45pm GMT Two in four minutes for Southampton! Ward-Prowse’s corner is headed in by Jack Stephens, who may be set to win their first Premier League game since November. 3.43pm GMT Sheffield Wednesday are 2-0 down at home…

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• David Moyes: ‘West Ham are a multinational club’ • ‘We want to buy the best and it doesn’t matter where they’re from’ David Moyes has said there is no policy at West Ham United against signing African players and that the club had tried to bring in two on deadline day. West Ham have been under scrutiny since it emerged that Tony Henry, the club’s head of recruitment, apparently told an agent in an …

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Brighton have only claimed victory three times at home this season and their position is beginning to look complicated. The visit of West Ham, blighted by injury and off-field problems, looks like a good opportunity to end their six-match winless run. Record signing Jürgen Locadia is not ready for involvement just yet, although he has begun training, but Leonardo Ulloa should get some minutes on returning to his old home. Brighton are approaching the…

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A hectic January transfer window closed on Wednesday night – our writers look at all the 20 Premier League clubs and how their business unfolded A hectic transfer window closed on Wednesday night – amid seven Premier League games – with several clubs able to conclude deals on deadline day. Premier League clubs were responsible for seven out of the 10 most expensive transfers of the window with the £75m Liverpool paid Southampton …

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• Henry allegedly told agents club do not want to sign African players • West Ham say they will carry out ‘thorough investigation’ West Ham have suspended Tony Henry “pending a full and thorough investigation” after the club’s director of player recruitment was reportedly accused of racism and unlawful discrimination. A report by the Daily Mail alleged Tony Henry told agents the club did not want to sign any African players in the transfer window. Asked for a response by the paper…

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• Anderlecht refuse to sell midfielder Leander Dendoncker • Tony Henry alleged to avoid African players for ‘bad attitude’ West Ham United’s deadline day ended in acrimony and frustration after their director of player recruitment was reportedly accused of racism and unlawful discrimination, and their hopes of signing a midfielder were dashed by Anderlecht refusing to sell Leander Dendoncker on Wednesday night. A report by the Daily Mail alleged Tony Henry, who was heavily involved in West Ham’s attempts to…

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Although it is impossible to argue with the assertion that West Ham United are crying out for reinforcements before the transfer window closes tonight, at least this gritty performance provided more evidence that David Moyes is capable of inspiring them to battle against adversity. A point was a decent reward bearing in mind that West Ham were deprived of almost an entire starting 11 and it was encouraging for Moyes to see his weary, battle-hardened …

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• Defender was sent off for spitting at Wigan’s Nick Powell • Six-game suspension adds to Hammers’ personnel crisis The West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku has been banned for six games by the Football Association for spitting at the Wigan midfielder Nick Powell. The Hammers left-back apologised after being sent off during Saturday’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat to the League One side on Saturday. Related: Will Grigg hits double as Wigan cause FA

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Michy Batshuayi might be just what Chelsea need, VAR creates fresh farce and Coventry’s on-field outlook brightens at last Cardiff are not the first team to irk Pep Guardiola this season with their aggressive style but the constant fouling and Lee Mason’s conservative use of cards meant Manchester City were lucky to get away with only one injury in their victory at Cardiff City Stadium. Leroy Sané was the victim of a…

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• ‘There is no fear,’ says League One side’s match-winner • West Ham’s woes compounded by injuries and suspension Paul Cook’s expressed desire for an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield was wiped out within hours of his Wigan side eliminating West Ham, though there are still plenty other Premier League teams for the Latics to be paired with in the draw on Monday. After accounting for West Ham and Bournemouth already, there seems little chance of Wigan …

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A feeble West Ham performance saw David Moyes’s depleted side become Wigan Athletic’s latest Premier League victims, in a Cup tie overshadowed by the dismissal of Arthur Masuaku early in the second half for spitting. It will be a pity if the game is remembered only for that, or for a West Ham injury list running into double figures, for this was a lively Wigan performance that was perhaps even better than the one that dumped…

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