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Sam Allardyce felt West Ham United failed to adjust to the conditions at Stoke City as the Hammers came from two down to secure a point on Saturday.

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Stewart Downing believes he has played himself into contention for an England recall on Thursday with his recent form for West Ham.

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Sam Allardyce says Downing ready for international recall Mark Hughes demands review of key refereeing decision Stewart Downing last played for England in Roy Hodgsons first game in charge at the end of a season in which he neither scored nor made a goal for Liverpool but he is back on the international radar. Sam Allardyce revealed after West Ham extended their equal best start to a Premier League season that Downing is being monitored …

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We round up our favourite pics from Saturdays and Sundays matches in the top flight Continue reading…

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West Ham United battled back to draw 2-2 at Stoke City in the Premier League this afternoon.

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Enner Valencia inspired West Ham Uniteds superb comeback from 2-0 down against Stoke City to dampen Mark Hughess 51st birthday celebrations. The Ecuadaor forward, almost anonymous in the first half as a lone striker in the absence of the injured Diafra Sakho, scored one and made Stewart Downings equaliser after switching to the left flank after Carlton Coles half-time introduction. Continue reading…

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Injuries are, of course, part of the game and as a Hammers fan we know that as well as any fan base. With the miseries we’ve suffered as Andy Carroll has been in, out, in and out of the lineup over the past three seasons, we’ve had to adapt and scratch and claw just to… Read more »

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With Diafra Sakho a doubt because of a shoulder injury picked up during last week’s 2-1 victory against Man City, much as been made of a worthwhile replacement for him for this afternoon’s visit to Stoke. We’ve got strength in depth this season so having our top goal scorer out shouldn’t hurt us as much… Read more »

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This time last season we were 15th with nine points from our opening nine games after scoring just eight goals. Fast forward 12 months and we find ourselves fourth with 16 points after nine games, after banging in 17 goals and beating the likes of Liverpool and Man City. Who would’ve thought it? It’s been a… Read more »

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Manager is not getting carried away after flying start and has warned his players to be on guard against Stoke Match report: West Ham United 2-1 Manchester City Some West Ham United supporters believe that the club should change their anthem if they are ever going to enjoy a period of sustained success. Their argument is that constantly singing about bubbles nearly reaching the sky and then fading and dying at the crucial moment is asking for trouble and it is true that…

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News inside the club seems to suggest that we are losing the battle to keep star performer Winston Reid at the club with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United readying bids for the centre back. Should the New Zealander leave the Hammers, we would be very light in the centre half position with James… Read more »

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Allardyce says pre-Christmas period often difficult with injuries If players need a rest, the rest of the squad has to be fit Diafra Sakho touch and go to be fit to face Stoke City Sam Allardyce believes West Ham must show their squad can cope with the intensity of the next two months before they can even start thinking about qualifying for Europe. The question has been asked about …

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The win at Turf Moor lifted West Ham United into the top four of the Barclays Premier League and after Saturday’s stunning win at home to Manchester City which consolidated their position, the Club’s fans are now starting to really believe that a European place is a real possibility. Last year before the Hammers took… Read more »

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Striker struggling with shoulder injury Summer signing has scored in first six starts for club We will wait until Friday and see what he is like – Allardyce Sam Allardyce will give West Hams goal-a-game striker Diafra Sakho every chance to be fit for Saturdays Premier League trip to Stoke City. The summer arrival from Metz has been in impressive form since arriving at Upton Park and has scored on his first …

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If you didn’t think this season could get any better, West Ham went and beat the champions on Saturday to secure yet another win, keeping the side in the top four with confidence growing throughout the team all the time. Once again, it was a faultless performance from every West Ham player on the pitch,… Read more »

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Andy Carroll says West Ham can challenge for Europe I will thrive on Aaron Cresswells service Shoulder injury rules out prolific Diafra Sakho Hammers have now beaten Liverpool and Manchester City Andy Carroll hopes to help Sam Allardyces rejuvenated West Ham challenge for European qualification on his return to fitness. The striker is yet to feature this term due to an ankle injury he suffered in the summer, but is …

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West Ham United fan Vinny Ryan reflects on the Hammers’ stunning win over Premier League champions Manchester City.

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 Diafra Sakho has been sensational since signing from Metz in the summer.  Seven goals in seven starts and a consistent goal scorer we’ve been craving for so many years now. His energy, determination and passion shines through whenever he plays and you just know he could end up as club legend if the club hangs… Read more »

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Agüero to escape punishment as incident was seen by referee Manchester City striker has nine goals in the Premier League West Ham hit bullseye by targeting Citys Mangala Sergio Agüero is free to play in Sundays Manchester derby after it was revealed the Argentinian striker would face no action for his apparent stamp on the West Ham midfielder Mark Noble. Manchester Citys Agüero left Noble in obvious pain during the Hammers 2-1 victory over the Premier…

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I think they leave Mangala exposed says Sam Allardyce Manuel Pellegrini admits concern over Citys porous defence Allardyce relaxed over new contract City forced to settle for draw in Moscow There are few things that Sam Allardyce likes more than explaining how he outwitted a highbrow foreign manager. His account of West Hams toppling of the champions here will not make enjoyable listening for Manuel Pellegrini. Allardyce praised every aspect of his teams play but revealed that…

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Upon leaving the Etihad Stadium in January after a 6-0 humiliation in the first-leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final, the hope of any success under Sam Allardyce was at an all time low. Having been lucky enough to watch the game from the comfort of City’s impressive Director’s Lounge, the opportunity to demand answers… Read more »

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There has been so much hype about Erik Lamela’s Rabona goal for Spurs in mid-week. It was a superb finish and deserves all the credit it gets – the sheer cheek of the strike from Lamela deserved a goal to be honest. But it wasn’t the best Rabona ever scored. Oh no. That award goes… Read more »

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Speaking after his team lost 2-1 to West Ham United at Upton Park, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is disappointed by his side’s performance. Manchester City forward Sergio Agüero hit the bar in the 64th minute and had two goals blocked in the second half, securing a 2-1 win for the Hammers. Sam Allardyce says West Ham’s performance was fantastic Continue reading…

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The best images from our man at Upton Park as West Ham stun Man City with a 2-1 win Continue reading…

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Also featuring: Helicopters and yachts, Brendan Rodgers, and what happens when you insult Tomás Boy 1) Russia 2018s head Alexey Sorokin floating a new tough line on racism : While there are individual outbreaks of these undesired tendencies, it cannot be regarded as a trend in our country. 2) Russias sports minister Vitaly Mutko : Why should we be singled out? A lot of dark-skinned players play in Russia. I dont really see any problems. Continue reading…

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Allardyce heralds positive atmosphere after dream start Manuel Pellegrini bemoans Citys undeserved defeat Match report: West Ham United 2-1 Manchester City A jubilant Sam Allardyce said the Premier League champions could not cope with West Hams firepower after they continued an encouraging start to the season with a 2-1 home win over Manchester City. Goals from Morgan Amalfitano and Diafra Sakho enabled West Ham to prevail in a thrilling contest despite David Silva pulling back a …

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