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Sam Allardyce’s decision to rest Alex Song and Diafra Sakho from the starting line-up against Chelsea two decision could prove to be

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Arsenal’s trip to West Ham United tops the bill as six Premier League fixtures kicking-off at 3pm. Manchester City host Burnley as they try to keep up with Chelsea, plus four other fixtures.

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• Arsenal could go fourth with victory at West Ham • Wenger’s men have won six of past seven visits to Upton Park • Olivier Giroud suspended after red card against QPR There was something notable about the way Arsène Wenger highlighted consistency as being the quality Arsenal require more than any other if they are to climb into the Premier League’s top four. There was authority and certainty in his voice, a tangible sense that he has been here and seen …

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• Allardyce: West Ham have turned Upton Park into fortress again • ‘You have to be good enough on the ball to get at them’ • Match report: Chelsea 2 West Ham United 0 Sam Allardyce believes his West Ham United team can exploit Arsenal’s defence and inflict a first defeat on them at Upton Park in more than eight years to strengthen his own team’s pursuit of European qualification. Arsenal’s Boxing Day victory over Queens Park Rangers moved them to within a point …

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West Ham’s Alex Song is expected to return against former club Arsenal while Vincent Kompany may be available for Manchester City after injury Hugo Lloris is fit to start for Spurs despite being left bloodied in their win over Leicester. The keeper was caught in the face by Jamie Vardy at the end of the 2-1 Boxing Day win but is available to face United. Ryan Mason could return to the starting line-up following an …

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The Hammers were well beaten yesterday as Chelsea were unlucky to only score twice against a surprisingly leaky back four. Adrian produced

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• Serb tumbles under challenge of Andy Carroll • West Ham players react angrily to ‘tumble’ • Match report: Chelsea 2-0 West Ham United Chelsea continue to be dogged by accusations that their players tumble too easily to the turf after Sam Allardyce claimed Branislav Ivanovic “went down looking for a penalty” as the home side maintained their three-point advantage at the top with a 2-0 victory . Ivanovic fell after a clash with Andy Carroll in first-…

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Diego Costa was on target in a 2-0 win as Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea proved a barrier too far for West Ham United.

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Chelsea, for a few hours a least, can enjoy a six-point advantage at the top. Their only home fixture of the festive season had seemed a horribly awkward occasion in the buildup but actually ended more of a breeze with West Ham United, so resplendent in fourth, deflated and defeated. All that alleged “19th-century football” had earned Sam Allardyce’s side a draw here back in January. A more expansive brand yielded nothing at all. …

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Having gone five games unbeaten and not having many injury problems, it’s difficult to make an argument for a changed side. James Tomkins is our

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Twelves months ago we were preparing for a home clash with Arsenal, knowing that a loss could see us slip in to

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West Ham’s manager was in the Champions League mix when in charge of Bolton in 2006-07 but his team fell away It was with a mixture of wistfulness and his usual forthright bullishness that Sam Allardyce, briefly moving his attention away from the 21st-century football that West Ham United intend to confront Chelsea with on Friday afternoon, looked back eight years and contemplated what he might have achieved in his final season at Bolton Wanderers if he had received …

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• Mourinho claimed West Ham play ‘19th-century football’ • Chelsea manager hails work of West Ham’s Sam Allardyce • Chelsea’s Fernando Torres set to rejoin Atlético Madrid José Mourinho has described his criticism that West Ham played “19th-century football” at Stamford Bridge last season as “stupid, silly words” and lavished praise on the impact made by his opposite number, Sam Allardyce, as the teams prepare to meet again on…

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West Ham’s prospects have been given a major boost after Alex Song was left out of the Cameroon squad for the African Cup of Nations.

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• Boost for West Ham in their pursuit of spot in Europe • Song has been a key part of West Ham’s resurgence • Andy Carroll: West Ham can trouble Chelsea West Ham’s pursuit of a place in Europe has received a boost after Cameroon left Alex Song out of their squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. The midfielder has played a significant role in West Ham’s impressive start to the season, which has taken the club to fourth…

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Chelsea’s response to that first defeat of the season, at Newcastle, has been immaculate with Monday’s success at Stoke a fourth successive win in all competitions to ensure they remain clear at the summit. West Ham, in the top four at Christmas for the first time since 1985, will provide another stern test of the hosts’ title aspirations even if it is 12 years since the Hammers last triumphed down the District Line. With …

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West Ham have been linked with a move for Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic.

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• Striker is fit and ready to test himself against the league leaders • ‘Sam Allardyce knows what they are going to do. It’s a game of chess’ • Premier League table • Festive fixtures Andy Carroll has warned Chelsea that there will be no 19th-century football from West Ham United when the forward’s side face off against the league leaders at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. West Ham were battling against relegation when they …

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Anyone who plays Football Manager will know that managing West Ham can be a stressful task. Over the years us Hammers fans

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As West Ham United beat Leicester City on Saturday the Hammers ensured they would be sitting in the top four of the Premier League for Christmas and life as a Hammers supporter at this moment in time could not be much better.

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West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed Apollon Limassol defender Doneil Henry will join the Hammers, subject to tribunal.

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• Sam Allardyce: he’s showing great class and great ability • West Ham manager also confirms interest in Doneil Henry • Match report: West Ham 2-0 Leicester City Rewind to August 2011, Stewart Downing’s debut for Liverpool and one of those “what if?” moments that briefly gave the Anfield crowd hope that signing him for £20m was going to be an astute piece of business. Liverpool were beating Sunderland 1-0 when Downing collected the ball on the right flank, beat three…

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Andy Carroll was on target as West Ham United’s fourth win in five games ensured Leicester would be bottom of the Barclays Premier League at Christmas.

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There was a time when Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing were hapless figures of fun, a pair who were unable to do anything right, but not any more. Liverpool’s loss has emphatically been West Ham United’s gain. First Carroll then Downing scored excellent goals, one in each half to ensure that West Ham will be fourth when they travel to Chelsea on Boxing Day, while also condemning Leicester City to …

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Win today and we’ll be in the top four at Christmas – how does that sound? Last Christmas we were just a

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• ‘I think I might be his last chance,’ says QPR manager • Morrison back at West Ham after Cardiff loan spell cut short The Queens Park Rangers manager, Harry Redknapp, has indicated that he is ready to give Ravel Morrison a “last chance” to make a success of his career. The West Ham midfielder has seen a promising start at Upton Park fade into the possibility of his contract being torn up after …

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