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Johnson and Benrahma start, Predicted West Ham line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Man United
West Ham United make the trip to Old Trafford on Sunday for a big Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Hammers have already met the Red Devils on two occasions this term (league and FA Cup) and have been on the losing side twice. The reverse league meeting finished in a 3-1 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, but the Hammers were dominant throughout the first half. They had several clear-cut chances to find the back of the net at the London Stadium but ended up with a slender 1-0 lead at the interval. David Moyes’ side paid the price in the second half as the Red Devils were by far the better team after the hour mark and sealed the three points. For Sunday’s game, Moyes may go with a 3-4-2-1 formation with wing-backs, which worked with good effect against Manchester Cit...
West Ham United must fend off Arsenal for 26-goal striker this summer
West Ham United head into the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League with plenty to play for. The Hammers have defied expectations this season to force themselves into contention for European qualification. Manager David Moyes has got West Ham supremely organised, despite his squad lacking a natural centre-forward. Step forward, Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker has bagged a bucket load of goals in the Championship this season, sparking interest from across the Premier League. SL View Toney’s form for Brentford during the current campaign has triggered talk of a big-money move to the Premier League this summer. The 24-year-old highlighted his ability as a difference-maker as the Bees secured a 1-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Friday evening. Winning promotion to the top-flight would ...
Chelsea boss shuffles his pack, key Leeds player ruled out
The 28th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some eye-catching match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action kicked-off on Friday evening, with Newcastle United drawing 1-1 with Aston Villa. Elland Road is the venue for the early game on Saturday, with Leeds United going head-to-head with Chelsea. 📋 Changes for both teams in today’s lunchtime kick-off ⚪️🔵 Leeds make three, Chelsea make six… 🎙 @DFletcherSport and Steve McManaman take us through the line-ups and formations! pic.twitter.com/Fm4yLbRX9g — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 13, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has shuffled his pack ah...
West Ham join Newcastle in race to sign 24-year-old striker with 20 goal contributions
West Ham United have joined Newcastle United in the race to sign Slavia Prague striker Jan Kuchta, Football Insider reports. The 24-year-old rejoined the Czech champions from Slovan Liberec last summer and has impressed with 13 goals and seven assists from 25 appearances. His form has grabbed the attention of many Premier League sides including the Magpies and Southampton, but the Hammers are considered as front-runners to sign him. David Moyes’ side were recently keeping tabs on his performance during the 1-1 draw against Rangers in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16. Sportslens view: The Hammers have been pretty smart with their signings under Moyes, who has emphasised that he won’t spend just to please people. They have had a good association with Slavia, having brought in t...
Chelsea stars ruled out, Tottenham sweating on key player’s fitness
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues this weekend, with some intriguing EPL fixtures scheduled over the next four days. The action gets underway on Friday evening as Newcastle United go head-to-head with Aston Villa at St James’ Park. The early kick-off on Saturday is at Elland Road, with Leeds United facing Chelsea. The Blues will be without Tammy Abraham and Thiago Silva, with manager Thomas Tuchel confirming they are sidelined with injuries. There are three other games later the same day, with the clash between Fulham and Manchester City the pick of the bunch. Fulham have given themselves a great chance of avoiding relegation, but they could have their work cut out against the champions-elect. The Sunday line-up features a quartet of matches, headlined by the north London derby b...
Lukasz Fabianski signs contract extension at West Ham United
Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has signed a one-year contract extension at West Ham United, as confirmed by the club’s official website. Fabianski joined West Ham from Swansea City in the summer transfer window of 2018 for approximately £7 million, following the Welsh side’s relegation to the Championship. The Poland international was an ever-present for the Hammers in his debut season, winning the club’s Player of the Year award. Fabianski has impressed at West Ham However, he turns 36 next month and his contract was set to expire in the summer, leading to widespread speculation that his days at the London club were coming to an end. West Ham put all talks of a possible exit to bed, confirming via their official website that Fabianski had signed an extension until 2022. Speaking about...
‘One of the best’: Bielsa drools over ‘very good’ Leeds player vs West Ham
Marcelo Bielsa showered heaps of praise on midfielder Kalvin Phillips in his post-match press conference after Leeds United lost 2-0 against West Ham United. Jesse Lingard and Craig Dawson scored for the Hammers as they moved up to fifth in the Premier League table. Leeds played in their usual relentless style, and Bielsa was left disappointed that they failed to score despite dominating the match for a long period. The Whites looked fresh after getting a nine-day break since their 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa and welcomed back Phillips from injury. Bielsa said after the match that the England midfielder added balance to the side and was one of the best players on the pitch. Bielsa, as quoted by Leeds Live, said: “Very good. It’s very difficult to play the way Kalvin played today after h...
‘Waste of money’ – Some West Ham fans react to the update on 33-yr-old’s future
West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has agreed on a short-term contract extension with the London club. As per the Athletic, the 33-year-old was due to be a free agent at the end of this season but he has now extended his stay for another year. Despite not being a regular starter for the Hammers anymore Noble remains a key figure in the West Ham dressing room. The 33-year-old is also involved in coaching some academy sessions and he is integral to mentoring some of the young players at the club like Ben Johnson. Noble is undoubtedly a West Ham legend and it will be interesting to see if he can play European football with the Hammers next season. It would be a proper send-off for the fan favourite who has been at the club since 2000 as a youth player. The Hammers are currently fifth in th...
Pundit reckons West Ham could move for 20-goal star who is expected to join PL rivals
Leicester City are thought to be closing in on a £15 million signing of Odsonne Edouard from Celtic at the end of this season. The Frenchman has made quite an impression in the Scottish Premiership over the last few seasons, and he is expected to move this summer. Apparently, the player is keen on a reunion with Brendan Rodgers. The two worked together during their time at Celtic. Edouard has 20 goals this season, and he could prove to be a quality long-term replacement for Jamie Vardy at the King Power stadium. According to pundit Kevin Phillips, West Ham could move to sign the French striker if he is available for a fee of around £15m in the summer. He said to Football Insider: “I think a lot of clubs will be interested at £15million because if it works, great and if it doesn’t you ...
Predicted West Ham XI v Leeds: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Leeds United in the Premier League later today, and the Hammers will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Manchester City with a win at home. Leeds head into this game on the back of four defeats in their last six league outings and will be determined to produce a strong performance here. The Whites have an impressive away record against the Hammers and are undefeated in their last six away matches in all competitions. West Ham have been quite impressive this season and are currently 7th in the league table. They are the favourites heading into the game, but Leeds can beat any side on their day, and the Hammers will have to be careful. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have been quite vulnerable at the back, conceding 44 goals in 26 league matches. The Hammers ...
Aston Villa and West Ham among the five clubs keen on 25-yr-old PL player
West Ham United and Aston Villa are among five Premier League clubs keeping tabs on the Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill as per Teamtalk. The 25-year-old has done well in the Premier League this season, establishing himself as a key player for Sean Dyche. Apparently, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Southampton and Crystal Palace are some of the other clubs that have scouted the 25-year-old in recent months. It will be interesting to see if West Ham and Villa follow up on their interest with a concrete offer at the end of this season. SL View: West Ham and Villa could use more depth in their midfield Both clubs could use some depth in central midfield, and Brownhill would be a superb long-term investment. The Hammers need to find an alternative to Mark Noble, and Villa need to provide more suppor...
West Ham keen on 13-goal forward who could cost around £15m this summer
West Ham United sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax in January and they are still looking to sign a quality replacement. According to Daily Mail, the Hammers are keeping tabs on the Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic. The 23-year-old has 13 goals and four assists this season and he has been likened to Peter Crouch and Mario Gomez because of his tall frame and playing style. The Hammers could certainly use a target man like him and he could prove to be a solid long-term investment for the Premier League club. The report adds that Moyes is also keen on Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and Slavia Prague striker Abdallah Sima. However, Kalajdzic could prove to be a cheaper option for the London club, with Stuttgart prepared to sell him for a fee of around £15 million. RB Leipzig and Roma have also e...
