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West Ham will take the strongest squad they have named so far this season to Bournemouth tomorrow afternoon (Sat). ClaretandHugh has learned within the last few minutes that both Andy Carroll and Winston Reid are set to play as the Irons chase their first win since Southampton on February 4. And with Michail Antonio returning […]

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Form-wise Bournemouth are in trouble. Winless in their past nine matches and conceding goals at a worrying rate. However, Eddie Howe’s side will be feeling good after working tirelessly to draw 1-1 at Old Trafford last time out. Equally, West Ham will be buoyed by Michail Antonio’s return. Slaven Bilic can count on Antonio and Andy Carroll terrorising Bournemouth’s shaky defence. Graham Searles Kick-off Saturday 3pm Continue reading…

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Slaven Bilic is not for turning as far as Mark Noble is concerned! Many believe the time has come to rest the West ham skipper but the manager is having none of it and in a major interview on the official website couldn’t have made his position any clearer. The manager – having probably been […]

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Ahead of the weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup football action, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture.

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 This will be just the fourth Premier League meeting between the teams. West Ham have won the last two, including the corresponding fixture last season. Bournemouth’s only victory against West Ham in any competition was 4-3 at the Boleyn Ground last season. All seven of West Ham’s Premier League goals against the Cherries have come […]

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Ahead of the weekend’s Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know. Here is all the information you need for Bournemouth’s home game with West Ham.

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BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson is predicting that West Ham will lose this weekend to Bournemouth. Lawro writes for the BBC “Eddie Howe’s side need a win – they have not had one in their past eight league matches – and I think they might do it on Saturday. I don’t see West Ham’s season just […]

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The London Mayor has appointed auditors Moore Stephens to conduct his investigation into the London Stadium  transformation costs, the deal with West Ham and the ongoing operating costs. The purpose of the investigation is listed as: •    To provide a narrative explanation of the history of the London Stadium, including all relevant construction, financial and operational […]

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• France international says he was regressing in Premier League • ‘I could have gone to war last summer. August was badly managed’ Dimitri Payet has said he left West Ham United in January because he was bored with playing for Slaven Bilic’s team in the lower half of the Premier League table. The France international joined Marseille for £25m after citing family problems as the reason he wanted to return to his former club and refusing…

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Caretaker managers are often thrust into the limelight for a short term fix, before quickly returning to their backroom staff role. How many of them can you remember from the Premier League era?

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Sky Pundit Paul Merson has predicted a draw for West Ham this weekend against Bournemouth. Speaking on Sky Sports website Merson says: “This is a big game. Bournemouth have to win otherwise they could be in real danger. Bournemouth let in too many goals and they are now missing Tyrone Mings through suspension. He will […]

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Former West Ham player Dimitri Payet has told French newspaper L’Equipe that he made his intentions to leave West Ham clear at the beginning of the season but the club didn’t take him seriously at the time. He went on to claim that his former team mates understood his behaviour and congratulated him on his […]

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Millwall and Lincoln are in the mood for further upsets, José Mourinho has a tactical teaser at Chelsea and Rangers at risk of Old Firm derby embarrassment The FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is a fitting way for Neil Harris to celebrate two years in charge of the club he loves. Regardless of the result, the club have been upwardly mobile under Harris, the club’s all-time record goalscorer. Harris …

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West Ham Chairman David said on Wednesday: “I think the majority of fans are happy with the Stadium given the alternatives and if all goes to plan it will be the biggest in London. dg” On the back on Mr Gold’s statement, Claret and Hugh ran a poll  yesterday to ask West Ham supporters the […]

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Wembley Stadium’s official twitter account poked a little fun at West Ham joint David Gold yesterday after he claimed the London Stadium was the biggest stadium in London. Gold tweeted “Having the biggest stadium in London and second in the PL is a meaningful and valid point and we should be proud of it. dg. […]

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Dimitri Payet has hit out at Slaven Bilic’s defensive style of football as he reveals the reasons behind his acrimonious departure from West Ham in January.

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With the bigger sides’ games more likely to be broadcast live, Spurs and Arsenal have had fewer Saturday 3pm kick-offs between them this season than London rivals Crystal Palace.

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Slaven Bilic has thrown his support behind captain Mark Noble after he was criticised for his performance in West Ham’s defeat against Chelsea on Monday night.

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Bacary Sagna is reportedly keen to make a move to the London Stadium this summer. Hammers boss Slaven Bilic is desperately keen to solve his right back problem but whether he will bee the former Arsenal star as the answer at 34 remains to be seen. The Bagna option was first raised a couple of […]

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West Ham took a big vault into the social media world today when Slaven Bilic’s press conference ahead of the Bournemouth game was shown live on Facebook. And we received a perfect ‘broadcast’ which was great given the problems that particular medium sometimes suffers with no breaks in the transmission and sound levels perfect. Slav […]

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We hear very little about Financial Fair Play these days for one very good reason. Clubs have now been allowed to increased their wage bills by £7m per season – up £4m on the previous three year scheme. Premier League clubs voted to continue FFP last year and the self governing  scheme will run for […]

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West Ham have offered Lincoln a helping hand to turn over Arsenal in the FA cup. Lincoln face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday having eliminated Premier League side Burnley last month to become the first non-league side in 103 years to reach the FA Cup quarter finals. Lincoln will go through their final preparations […]

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See more here: Slav’s Press conference ahead of Bournemouth

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A Claret and Hugh poll to gauge Hammer of the year was hijacked by Turkish football fans. Gokhan Tore – only included as a joke – received over 934 votes from 2490 giving him 37% of the vote. The Turk, who is back in Istanbul recovery from surgery is worshipped  by Besiktas supporters. Last week […]

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Yesterday West Ham Chairman David said: “I think the majority of fans are happy with the Stadium given the alternatives and if all goes to plan it will be the biggest in London. dg” On the back on Mr Gold’s statement we ask the very simple question.  Are you happy with the London Stadium given […]

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West Ham Joint Chairman David Gold has defended the London Stadium on social media. Earlier this week West Ham’s new home won the 2016 stadium of the year by a expert jury panel from world known architects and the award prompted one fan to ask the chairman whether he thought West Ham fans with happy […]

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