Aston Villa vs. West Ham United - October 22, 2023

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90'

P. FornalsM. Antonio

L. Bailey

89'

86'

D. IngsL. Paqueta

Y. TielemansM. Diaby

85'

L. BaileyN. Zaniolo

76'

O. Watkins

74'

67'

M. KudusT. Soucek

56'

J. Bowen

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Emerson

D. Luiz

52'

D. Luiz

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What's Buzzing

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Taty Castellanos sends Nuno timely West Ham message after latest defeat https://t.co/Vtc86CHSdC

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Nuno’s position under threat after West Ham’s disappointing start to the season https://t.co/I1uRwxljWZ

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Aston Villa have dropped their threat of legal action against Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.

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Mads Hermansen’s West Ham numbers make uncomfortable reading after latest defeat https://t.co/FeMoNXRXxU

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The sad fall of West Ham Academy talent who had it all in front of him - The West Ham WaySome stories make you stop and think. The fall of Thierry Nevers is one of them

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Craig Bellamy would bring the rock n' roll football West Ham are crying out for - The West Ham WaySafety first. Don't lose. Keep it tight and hope for a moment. West Ham fans have been fed that diet for years, under manager after manager. And honestly? It's draining

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Nuno looks lost and out of ideas – West Ham need to wake up - The West Ham Way"It's a tough moment for us all." That was Nuno's verdict after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to West Brom. The trouble is, it doesn't feel like a moment. It feels like a season. Actually, it feels like 13 months

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Aston Villa stat highlights growing concerns over home form after Fulham drawAston Villa's underlying numbers are cause for concern as they are not controlling games at Villa Park as easily as in previous seasons under Unai Emery.

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Why I'm Still Not "Nuno Out" After Saturday's Disgrace - The West Ham WayI know, I’m in the minority – but hear me out. West Ham’s performance against West Bromwich Albion was nothing short of disgraceful. The Hammers didn’t even deserve a goal from the game, let alone a point. It was the first game of the season where I could genuinely say West Ham never looked deserving...

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ExWHUEmployee: Season in serious danger if Hammers slip up at Cardiff and Blackburn - The West Ham WayExWHUEmployee believes changes are needed quickly after yesterday's 3-1 home defeat to West Brom

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Bowen says the right things – but where are West Ham's leaders when it matters? - The West Ham WayJarrod Bowen said it himself after Saturday's 3-1 home defeat to West Brom. And he's right. Because once again, when the game needed someone to grab it by the scruff of the neck, nobody did

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Faith in Nuno is draining – and it may be time West Ham looked at Craig Bellamy - The West Ham WayThe faith in Nuno is draining away. From the stands, and – judging by what we're seeing on the pitch – from the players too

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Blades do the double over our U21s | West Ham U21 1-2 Sheffield United U21 - The West Ham WayNot the night we wanted at Rush Green. Our Under-21s went into this one looking for revenge for August's 3-1 defeat in Sheffield. Instead, the Blades left with the points again, and they've now done the double over us in this group

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Team News | West Ham v West Brom | Mavropanos set to miss out as Golambeckis primed to step in - The West Ham WayOur Hammers host West Brom at the London Stadium today, and Nuno has a few decisions to make. Here's the latest team news

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The most crucial part of the game for West Ham and West Brom today - The West Ham WayWest Ham host West Bromwich Albion today as the visitors look to overtake the East Londoners. Both sides have had pretty similar starts to the campaign in terms of results, hence why they are just a point behind us in the table. However, they haven’t been anywhere near as free-scoring as us. In fact, we’ve...

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Hammers vs Baggies is a moment of truth for Nuno – the excuses have run out - The West Ham WayToday matters. Not just for three points, but for what it says about where this West Ham side is heading

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Aston Villa's Jamie Carragher legal threat could do more harm than goodAston Villa's legal threat against Jamie Carragher is a noble attempt to defend the club by owner Nassef Sawiris, but is ultimately a mistake.

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No excuses: Nuno and West Ham need a fast start against West Brom - The West Ham WayNuno has given his final update before West Brom. Now it's time for the players and the manager to deliver

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🔟 Things to Watch in EPL This WeekendBruno Fernandes owes Manchester United a performance, Mathys Tel has arrived at Spurs and Liverpool are improving

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Füllkrug is flourishing - So why can West Ham never get the best out of strikers? - The West Ham WayYou couldn't make it up. Niclas Füllkrug, the striker who managed three Premier League goals in 18 appearances for our Hammers, is now top scorer in the Bundesliga

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Mavropanos news is a boost for West Ham, but Golambeckis still deserves his chance - The West Ham WayFor once, an injury update has brought our Hammers some good news

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Aston Villa vs Fulham injury news as 4 ruled out and 1 doubtAston Villa now turn their attention back to the Premier League after their bruising Carabao Cup defeat to AFC Bournemouth during the week. Unai Emery's men con

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Aston Villa fans reminded of goalkeeper problem after Bizot's Bournemouth blunderMarco Bizot's latest error leaves Aston Villa fans dreading life without Zion Suzuki when he goes on international duty in a few months.

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One of these two academy stars or outcasts must start for West Ham vs West Brom - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos is injured and will miss the clash vs West Brom tomorrow, so he needs to be replaced.

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West Ham given huge boost by latest Mavropanos injury news - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos' injury may not be as bad as first feared.

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West Ham can't walk into January thinking all is fine - The West Ham WayThere's a dangerous idea doing the rounds. That this squad is strong enough, that we're in the mix, and that January can be a quiet month

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Adama Boiro loan has been a waste of time – and West Ham need to ask how it happened - The West Ham WayThirteen minutes. That's all we've seen of Adama Boiro in claret and blue. Now there's talk that West Ham want to cut his loan short in January

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The front two that MUST start for West Ham vs West Brom and beyond - The West Ham WayPablo Felipe and Joel Piroe must start up front for West Ham on Saturday. After losing to Southampton at the London Stadium last weekend, the Hammers face another tough test against West Bromwich Albion this time around. The Hammers have scored the biggest number of goals so far this season by a country mile; however,...

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Will this new West Ham outcast finally get a chance after huge injury blow? - The West Ham WaySummer signing Adama Boiro has only played 13 minutes since joining West Ham United. When the Hammers sold El Hadji Malick Diouf, it was a must for the club to sign a replacement left-back. It took us until deadline day, and even though we were also signing Morato, who can play left-back, and had Scarles...

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When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw and who could Aston Villa face?Ahead of Aston Villa's visit to Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup, the quarter-final draw details have been confirmed. Read the full story here.

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Five stats to explain Aston Villa's 2-1 win vs Manchester CityAston Villa's win over Manchester City is explained by five key stats, as Nicolas Jackson was clinical in front of goal and Zion Suzuki made crucial saves.

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Why West Ham DO NOT need to sign newly linked £75 million flop - The West Ham WayTalkSPORT have linked West Ham with an audacious move for England international Jadon Sancho. The report by the British media outlet says the Hammers have been presented with a chance to sign the former Manchester United man. Advisers on his behalf have contacted the East London outfit. The 26-year-old has been without a club since...

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Boubacar Kamara is back to his best as Aston Villa climb the Premier League tableBoubacar Kamara was instrumental in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Manchester City and has been at the forefront of their turnaround in form.

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Fullkrug's goals have him in the shop window – West Ham must cash in - The West Ham WayEvery time Niclas Fullkrug scores for Werder Bremen is a reason to celebrate. Each one of those goals is money in the bank for West Ham

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How to watch Bournemouth vs Aston Villa Carabao Cup tie in the UK, USA and around the worldAston Villa take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in the EFL Cup on Wednesday 28 October. Find out how to watch from anywhere around the world.

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AFC Bournemouth vs Aston Villa injury news as 6 ruled out and 1 doubtAston Villa are back in action on Wednesday when they take on AFC Bournemouth away from home in the Carabao Cup fourth round. Unai Emery's men have been in bril

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Southampton loss highlighted West Ham’s biggest problem - The West Ham WayWest Ham fans are not happy after losing 3-2 at home to Southampton on Saturday and rightly so. The Hammers started slow, like we have in a lot of matches this season. On a lot of occasions it hasn’t cost us, but this time it did. Before it felt like the game had even really...

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Nuno can't keep ducking West Ham's same old problems - The West Ham WayNinety seconds, that's how long Nuno Espírito Santo's press conference lasted after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Southampton. Saints boss Tonda Eckert spoke for nearly ten minutes

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🔟 EPL Talking Points 🖊️Bournemouth schools United in transfer nous, Araújo winning admirers and more 📲 (Guardian)

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West Ham’s Championship Campaign: A Strong Start and a Clear Promotion Ambition - The West Ham WayThe Championship is one of the most competitive leagues in English football, where consistency, squad depth and tactical discipline can determine a club’s promotion prospects. For West Ham United, the 2026/27 campaign represents an opportunity to bounce back from relegation and prove they belong among England’s leading teams

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Young Hammer Puts In Impressive Performance Despite Southampton Loss - The West Ham WayThere were few positives to take from West Ham’s 3-2 defeat to Southampton on Saturday – but one player put in a surprisingly impressive performance. That was young full-back Ollie Scarles, who has been out of the starting lineup since the Irons’ 6-0 drubbing of Wrexham back in September. The academy left-back had a rough...

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ExWHUEmployee | Slow start, poor defending and the referee cost West Ham against Southampton - The West Ham WayExWHUEmployee has expressed that frustration is the overriding feeling after yesterday's 3-2 defeat to Southampton, but that the focus has already turned to getting the season back on track

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West Ham’s slow starts finally bite them in Southampton loss - The West Ham WayWest Ham lost 3-2 at home to title rivals Southampton yesterday afternoon. Like we’ve become used to this season, it was a very slow start for the Hammers. We’ve been escaping being punished for these poor starts recently but that wasn’t the case vs Eckert’s Southampton yesterday. Within just two minutes we were a goal...

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Saints punish West Ham’s slow start as late Souček strike comes too late - The West Ham WayEleven minutes. That's all it took to undo our afternoon

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Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester City: Unai Emery's side answer big question with winAston Villa's 2-1 win over Manchester City was an important step in Unai Emery's new-look side showing their top six credentials.

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Nuno makes two changes | West Ham vs Southampton lineup reaction - The West Ham WayWest Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo has made two changes to the starting XI to face Southampton. The team: Hermanen; Walker-Peters, Mavropanos, Kilman, Morato; Bowen, Engels, Mukasa, Solomon; Kante, Castellanos. Despite only making 2 changes Nuno’s selection has turned a couple of heads. The decision to start an off form KWP over a rested and...

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NICOLAS JACKSON. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! 👎 Nicolas Jackson grabs his second of the match off an Ibrahim Mbaye assist to put Aston Villa back in front against Manchester City 🤯 🔴 Aston Villa: 2 ⚪️ Manchester City: 1 ⏱️ 60’

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SPECTACULAR START FOR ASTON VILLA! 💥 Nicolas Jackson capitalizes on a costly mistake from Marc Guéhi for his sixth goal of the season, putting Villa ahead just six minutes in 😬 🔴 Aston Villa: 1 ⚪️ Manchester City: 0 ⏱️ 6’

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Veltman's Rush Green moment shows exactly the kind of character West Ham needed - The West Ham WayJoel Veltman has been a West Ham player for barely eleven weeks. He already understands something that took some of our recent stars years to grasp, if they ever did

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Bowen's fans' award means more than Payet's ever did – because he stayed - The West Ham WayJarrod Bowen has been named the PFA Fans' Player of the Month for September. It's the first time a Hammer has won it since Dimitri Payet in February 2016

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Good problem for Nuno | Team News | West Ham v Southampton - The West Ham WayWest Ham go into today’s clash with Southampton with a few selection dilemmas for Nuno

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Two changes? | West Ham starting XI vs Southampton prediction - The West Ham Way‘You don’t change a winning team’ is a popular phrase in football. However, this time, I don’t think that should be true. Nuno went for a very defensive team against Swansea City and it paid off. However, at home in what is another huge game at the top of the table. I’m not sure Nuno...

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Will £30m flop come back to haunt West Ham? - The West Ham WayJames Ward-Prowse was signed by David Moyes for a hefty £30m fee just three years ago. Today, he will return to the London Stadium to face the Hammers after leaving the club on a free transfer this summer. After a pretty promising start with the Hammers, from being a crucial part of Moyes’ team, an...

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Premier League Predictions 🔮Big teams to drop points? Calling weekend's slate 📲

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EPL: 🔟 Things to Look ForAnfield breakthrough? Time for Dowman? Carrick’s end? 📲 (Guardian)

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Man Utd Coach Shortlist ✍️Emery and Nagelsmann 'top targets' (Guardian)

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"Hammers everywhere" – Coufal is one of those players who just gets West Ham - The West Ham WaySome players pass through a club. Others become part of it

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Aston Villa vs Man City injury news as 4 ruled out and 5 doubtsAston Villa now turn their attention back to the Premier League after another Champions League win during the week when they beat Viking at home. Unai Emery's m

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What Has Happened To 22-Year-Old West Ham Attacker? - The West Ham WayIt wasn’t until his Instagram story popped up on my feed the other day that I remembered Keiber Lamadrid still played for West Ham. Coming into this season, it seemed as though the Venezuelan international would have a part to play in the Irons’ campaign. West Ham decided to make his loan move permanent in...

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Alysson and Joao Gomes shine as Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1 in Champions LeagueAston Villa's Brazilian stars Alysson and Joao Gomes stood out in the 3-1 win over Viking which took them up to second place in the Champions League.

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Álvarez's comeback hint is intriguing, but do West Ham really need him? - The West Ham WayEdson Álvarez might be on his way back into the West Ham picture

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"Minimal fee" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham ready to let Füllkrug go, but wages are the sticking point - The West Ham WayWest Ham are happy to let Niclas Füllkrug leave for a minimal fee as the club looks to make his move to Werder Bremen permanent, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Southampton sweat on Larin and Downes – West Ham should smell blood - The West Ham WaySouthampton head to the London Stadium this weekend with two injury worries hanging over them, and our Hammers should be ready to make them count

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Supercomputer predicts West Ham failure this season - The West Ham WayIt’s that time of the season already where the ‘supercomputer’ predicts how the league table will end up. The most recent one posted this week has a lot of controversial placings in the table. It has predicted Watford, Derby, and Preston North End to be relegated, Millwall to miss out on play-offs, and Southampton to...

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Why Disasi was a bullet dodged for West Ham and shouldn’t be signed in January - The West Ham WayWest Ham have once again been linked with a move for Axel Disasi. After a summer of chasing the French international, it was clear he wanted to remain in the top flight, and so he ended up in South London with Crystal Palace. However, the move hasn’t quite gone to plan for the former Monaco,...

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“Effectively” | ExWHUEmployee | Mukasa sell-on clause hands West Ham a 25% discount - The West Ham WayWest Ham have no buying option in Divine Mukasa's loan – but a clause lcould hand us a big head start if we go for him next summer, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Pablo isn't easy on the eye, but West Ham are better with him in the side - The West Ham WayLet's be honest about Pablo. He isn't the most gifted footballer in our squad

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Todibo's failing loan highlights West Ham's dire previous recruitment strategy - The West Ham WayJean-Clair Todibo was supposed to be a statement signing. Two years on, he's become a warning

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Is This 34-Year-Old The Best Signing of West Ham's Summer? - The West Ham WayJoël Veltman is proving a superb addition to West Ham this season. The 34-year-old has been excellent at right-back for the Irons this season. In a Championship squad that also boasts Premier League veteran Kyle Walker-Peters, the Dutchman has actually felt like the more reliable option on the Hammers’ right. But, like Walker-Peters, Veltman also...

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Swansea performance has set the bar for West Ham success this season - The West Ham WayEvery promotion season has a moment where you see what a team is capable of. For us, that moment came at the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsWirtz takes on more responsibility in Liverpool’s attack while Sage is under pressure at Palace

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Fullkrug is flying at Werder Bremen - now please, keep him - The West Ham WayNiclas Fullkrug is having a great time back in Germany. And honestly? Good for him

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West Ham are becoming the team the Championship fear - and Swansea proved why - The West Ham WayWhen the pundits start talking about you as the team to beat, something has shifted

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Five stats to explain Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Newcastle: Kamara is backAston Villa's 1-0 win over Newcastle is explained by five key stats, as Boubacar Kamara was back to his best and Victor Lindelof stood tall.

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Aston Villa player ratings vs Newcastle: Victor Lindelof crucial to 1-0 winVictor Lindelof was Aston Villa's Man of the Match in a resilient 1-0 win over Newcastle, which secured their second Premier League win of the season.

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"Enjoy this" | ExWHUEmployee on Swansea win and why West Ham must now kick on - The West Ham WayOur club insider ExWHUEmployee has given his verdict on Saturday's 1-0 win at Swansea, and his message is clear: enjoy it, then use it

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Aston Villa 1-0 Newcastle United: Two positives, one negative from a big away winAston Villa's 1-0 win over Newcastle was full of defensive resilience and featured another impressive performance from Johan Manzambi.

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How Nuno Espirito Santo got his tactics spot on for Swansea 0-1 West Ham - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo was the mastermind behind West Ham’s 1-0 win over league leaders Swansea City this afternoon. The West Ham manager proved a lot of Hammers fans wrong, including myself, as he got his tactics spot on at the Swansea.com Stadium. After seeing a front two of Pablo and Kanté in the lineup just...

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Kilman & Mavropanos are becoming unbeatable at the back for West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham beat Swansea 1-0 away from home, largely thanks to a fantastic defensive display. The Hammers made it two wins and two clean sheets in a row thanks to this afternoon’s huge win over league leaders Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. Nuno got his tactics pretty much spot on. They were there for...

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Nuno Espirito Santo masterminds West Ham 1-0 win over Swansea - The West Ham WayWest Ham United beat Swansea City 1-0 away from home to move up to second in the table. Nuno surprised a lot of Hammers fans with his starting eleven; he went negative, and a lot of us were not happy with the approach. Thankfully, however, he proved us wrong. The opening half hour or so...

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OFFICIAL: Nuno names West Ham starting XI vs leaders Swansea | Reaction - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo has made one change to the starting XI to face Swansea this afternoon, and they are far from exciting. The starting XI: Hermansen, Veltman, Mavropanos, Kilman, Morato; Bowen, Engels, Mukasa, Kanté, Solomon; Pablo. The back four doesn’t need any explanation; it picks itself. Some fans may have thought KWP would have started after...

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Welcome headache | Team News | Swansea vs West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham today take on league leaders Swansea City in what is expected to be a big test for both sides to gauge where they sit in the race for promotion this season. Swansea have surprised many with their start to the Championship season, although it could be argued that the fixtures have been kind...

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West Ham can't be afraid ahead of 'must-win' table-topping Swansea clash - The West Ham WayWest Ham face an away trip to top-of-the-league Swansea City this afternoon. For the last decade and a half, an away trip to the team at the top of the League has always felt a bit daunting to us. Mainly because we were in the Premier League and we were facing teams like Manchester City,...

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"This is my home": Soucek is a West Ham cult hero, but he still has to earn his place - The West Ham WayFew players have meant more to this club over the last few years than Tomas Soucek. And after this week, it's clear he feels exactly the same about us

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Aston Villa vs Newcastle scouting report: 3 keys to victory for Unai Emery's sideEmi Buendia could be key to stopping Newcastle's flying full-backs and helping Aston Villa emerge with all three points.

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'Attacking changes' - West Ham’s likely starting XI vs Swansea City - The West Ham WayWest Ham travel to South Wales to face top of the League Swansea City tomorrow afternoon. A win for the Hammers would put us just a point below the league leaders, but Middlesbrough could take top spot first as they take on Cardiff at 12:30. Whatever happens at lunchtime, this is a crucial match for...

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"A fresh start" | ExWHUEmployee | London Stadium CEO resigns as changes hit West Ham - The West Ham WayLondon Stadium chief executive Graham Gilmore has resigned, in one of several changes behind the scenes that affect the club, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Nuno calls Swansea "must-win": West Ham need to show we mean business - The West Ham WayNuno doesn't do hype. So when he talks about pressure and must-win games in October, it's worth listening

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EPL Predictions 🔮Arsenal and City to keep on rolling? Picking full fixture list 📲

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🔟 EPL Things to Look ForTime up for Carrick? City still free-flowing? More pain for Spurs? 📲 (Guardian)

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Newcastle United vs Aston Villa injury news as 7 ruled out and 4 doubtsAston Villa are back in action on Sunday when they face Newcastle United away from home in the Premier League. Unai Emery's men were superb during the week, thr

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Young Brazilian will give West Ham the 'best chance' of victory vs Swansea City - The West Ham WayPablo Felipe should be guaranteed to start for West Ham United vs Swansea City tomorrow.

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'Shackles off' - Should West Ham start with the attacking back three vs Swansea, and beyond? - The West Ham WayIt is becoming almost a gamely occurrence that Nuno switches from a back four to a back three when we are struggling to break down defences.

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Aston Villa launch exciting attacking trio in 6-0 win over FenerbahceAston Villa's attack led by Nicolas Jackson, Johan Manzambi and Ibrahim Mbaye showed signs of being a lethal combination against Fenerbahce.

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Mavropanos: Why Greek defender is central to West Ham - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos won West Ham's 2025/26 Hammer of the Year award. Discover how the Greek defender became the club's most trusted centre-back

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The defender who has been West Ham's best player this season... it's not Mavropanos - The West Ham WayMaximilian Kilman has been superb for West Ham in the Championship this season, and was arguably player of the match vs Lincoln last night. There has been a lot of praise for a lot of Hammers players so far this season, mainly for Konstantinos Mavropanos, and rightly so, he’s the fourth top scorer in the...

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Aston Villa 6-0 Fenerbahce match ratings: Manzambi, Jackson and Kamara all shineJohan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Boubacar Kamara starred in Aston Villa's 6-0 demolition of Fenerbahce in the Champions League.

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Legend Souček reminds West Ham fans exactly who he is vs Lincoln City - The West Ham WayJust a day after signing a new contract at West Ham, Tomas Soucek scored a brace in the 6-0 win over Lincoln City. Yesterday, pretty out of the blue, West Ham United Football Club announced the Czech international has signed a new contract. The 31-year-old’s contract was set to expire next summer, but he has...

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Phil Brown or not, Nuno's half-time talk worked... now West Ham must kick on - The West Ham WayWhatever Nuno said on that pitch at Lincoln during half-time, I hope he carries forward into the weekend

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West Ham’s Results Never Tell the Full Story - The West Ham WayFollow West Ham’s Championship season through form, lineup choices and fixtures, and see how football reporting can support media revenue

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We should be worried about 'Guff' West Ham's chances vs 'Gooooood team' Lincoln City - The West Ham WayWest Ham travel up to Lincoln to face Lincoln City in what is going to be a tough game for Nuno Espirito Santo's side.

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Why Fenerbahçe's horrendous record in England makes them ideal Villa Park visitorsAs Aston Villa go in search of their first victory at Villa Park this season, Wednesday night's opponents Fenerbahçe may be the ideal visitors.

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Just three changes | Dream West Ham starting XI vs Lincoln City - The West Ham WayWest Ham United make the 171-mile trip to face Lincoln City at the Sincill Bank Stadium tomorrow night. This will be a very tricky night for the Hammers, so manager Nuno Espírito Santo needs to make sure he picks the right starting XI this time because he hasn’t in the last two. The Portuguese manager...

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Nuno has a penalty decision to make, and it should be Arne Engels - The West Ham WayTwo late penalties, two misses, and points thrown away. Nuno can't let it happen a third time

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Who should start up front for West Ham vs Lincoln City? - The West Ham WayJoel Piroe has to start for West Ham vs Lincoln, but who should play alongside him?

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Nuno Espirito Santo has to go all out attack for West Ham vs Lincoln City - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo needs to change his ways if West Ham want to beat Lincoln City tomorrow night.

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Aston Villa vs Fenerbahce scouting report: Why Tyrone Mings must start againTyrone Mings is the smarter choice for Aston Villa's Champions League match against Fenerbahce ahead of Pau Torres, despite his error against Brentford.

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"Still West Ham" | ExWHUEmployee | Staveley interest remains despite Everton sale - The West Ham WayAmanda Staveley and her consortium remain interested in West Ham United despite Everton being put up for sale, it's been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa vs Fenerbahce as 9 ruled out and 2 doubtsAston Villa are back in action on Wednesday night when they face Turkish giants Fenerbahce at home. Villa won their Champions League opener and will be hoping t

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Aston Villa stock up, stock down after Brentford draw: Who saw their stock rise?Two Aston Villa players saw their stock rise in the 2-2 draw with Brentford, while two others may have hurt their chances of staying in the starting lineup.

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Tomas Soucek's new role at West Ham after disaster return vs QPR - The West Ham WayTomas Soucek had a disaster vs QPR after he returned from over three months out injured.

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West Ham's Argentina international is underwhelming in the Championship - The West Ham WayTaty Castellanos hasn't been as good as West Ham fans had hoped this season.

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West Ham’s home form can shape promotion campaign - The West Ham WayWest Ham United have already built a useful home record in the Championship, taking 10 points from their first five league matches at the London Stadium. The Hammers have scored 15 goals and conceded only five in those games, a strong platform for a club aiming to return to the Premier League at the first attempt

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsManchester City unrepentant in victory, Spurs make progress of a sort and Noni Madueke meets the moment

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Ginge lost the fight but showed why he's loved at West Ham - The West Ham WayOf course James Collins got back up. Did anyone who watched him at West Ham expect anything else?

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Alvarez can't even make the Hammers bench... January must be the end - The West Ham WayIf Edson Alvarez couldn't get into the squad against QPR, when will he?

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Kretinsky turning up for Ludo was right & now it needs to be the norm - The West Ham WayLost in all the fury over that penalty on Friday night was a small but significant sight in the stands: Daniel Kretinsky was at the London Stadium

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Mavropanos is a leader that West Ham need - The West Ham WayThree months ago, plenty of people had Konstantinos Mavropanos packing his bags. Today he's the Championship's Player of the Month, and he has finally set the record straight

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Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford: Villa's attack keeps improving but defensive issues remainAston Villa's 2-2 draw with Brentford highlighted both their dangerous attack but also lingering defensive issues which Unai Emery must fix.

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Former West Ham Defender Steps Into The Ring To Fight Social Media Star - The West Ham WayFormer West Ham defender James Collins took to the ring on Saturday night to face Big Stacks in a Misfits Boxing event. Yes, that’s right – the Ginger Pele, who played 214 games for the Irons, stepped into the ring against the self-proclaimed “UK’s Hardest Man”, Stacks, who is not, in fact, the son of...

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Hammers robbed by QPR penalty howler... but I still don't want VAR - The West Ham WayLet’s get one thing straight first: that was never a penalty. On 18 minutes last night, Tomas Soucek slid in on Paul Smyth and took the ball cleanly, outside the box. Somehow, referee Ruebyn Ricardo pointed to the spot. Nicolas Madsen tucked it away, and we spent the next hour chasing a game we should...

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Double Penalty Drama As West Ham Draw 1-1 With Queens Park Rangers - The West Ham WayWest Ham rescue a point after a woeful performance at the London Stadium vs QPR. Pretty much from the first whistle, you could tell Nuno Espírito Santo got it wrong. Usually, putting an extra midfielder in makes you stronger in midfield, but not when that midfielder is an out-of-form Tomas Soucek. The Czech international was...

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'Club football is back!' | Huge expectation ahead of West Ham vs QPR - The West Ham WayClub football is back! West Ham United host Queens Park Rangers tonight as both sets of fans are due to pay their respects to Luděk Miklosko, a hero between the sticks at both clubs. We’re all expecting a great atmosphere down in Stratford tonight, both out of respect for the Czech keeper, and because of...

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsCity siege mentality at Anfield? Old Trafford crisis? Rice rested? 📲 (Guardian)

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Cheikhou Kouyate: a West Ham warrior who played through more than we knew - The West Ham WayCheikhou Kouyate has retired from football, and he's revealed that he spent his whole career playing with a heart condition he'd had since birth. That makes his time with us look even more remarkable

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Aston Villa vs Brentford: 3 tactical decisions Unai Emery must get rightUnai Emery should pick a specific back four to help Aston Villa beat Brentford as he faces some tough tactical decisions against Keith Andrews' side.

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Every EPL Team's Top Flaw 😬Which single issue is letting your team down so far in 26-27? 📲

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Aston Villa vs Brentford: Unai Emery's impressive record after international breaksAston Villa's record after international breaks under Unai Emery is extremely strong, inspiring confidence ahead of the clash with Brentford.

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“Swoop” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham duo claim double awards for September - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set for a September double, with Nuno Espirito Santo named Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month and Konstantinos Mavropanos Player of the Month, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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No injuries, so who will start for West Ham? | Ideal starting XI vs QPR - The West Ham WayWest Ham host QPR tomorrow night, and Nuno Espírito Santo has almost a full squad of players to choose from. The only absentee for the Hammers tomorrow is Mohamadou Kante. He is serving a one-match ban after seeing red late on vs Millwall for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Aside from that, everyone is available for...

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West Ham will take advantage of QPR's injury crisis | Team News - The West Ham WayQPR will be missing 3/4 of their best players as they travel to London Stadium to face West Ham United on Friday.

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Stadium Island: Mayor preparing sale... West Ham need to be ready - The West Ham WayOn the face of it, this week's Stadium Island news is about making the London Stadium a better place to spend a day out. Read the small print, though, and I can't help thinking it's about something else as well: working out what the land is really worth before any sale

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Guilherme's honesty should be a big lesson to West Ham - The West Ham WayLuis Guilherme has never been anything other than gracious about his time in East London, and his latest interview is no different. But read it closely and it tells you everything about how we handled him

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"Cover wages" | ExWHUEmployee | Hammers captain set for loan - The West Ham WayWest Ham left-back Regan Clayton is set to join National League side Scunthorpe United on a short-term loan, it's been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa internationals: Every player's minutes revealed ahead of BrentfordSome of Aston Villa's key players racked up a lot of minutes on international duty, meaning they may have to be managed in the upcoming Premier League games.

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Aston Villa receive Matty Cash injury boost but will he play against Brentford?Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash avoided a serious injury on international duty, but could Aaron Wan-Bissaka still start ahead of him against Brentford?

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Aston Villa vs Brentford early injury news as 4 ruled out and 7 doubtsAston Villa are finally back in action on Saturday, facing Brentford after the three-week international break. The break came at an awkward time for Unai Emery

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10 Aston Villa players who could miss out on Unai Emery's match day squadRegular Aston Villa starters could be left out of the match day squad as injured players return to fitness, giving Unai Emery tough decisions to make.

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From Euro 96 to Uber driver: Former Hammers Hugo Porfírio's story - The West Ham WaySome West Ham stories make you smile, some make you think. This one does a bit of both

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85% have spoken. Now West Ham must give us a crest to be proud of - The West Ham WayTen years. That's how long the current West Ham crest has been with us, and if the club's own numbers are anything to go by, most of us won't be sad to see the back of it

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Returning West Ham Star Will Be HUGE For Promtion Hopes - The West Ham WayTomáš Souček made his return to action in West Ham’s behind-closed-doors friendly with Wycombe on Friday. The Czech midfielder played his first game since the World Cup in June, where he suffered an ankle injury that kept him on the sidelines for three months. The Irons’ No. 28 has been incredibly fit and healthy during...

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Aston Villa's October fixtures crucial to sparking their Premier League seasonAston Villa must take advantage of five home games in October and make Villa Park a fortress as they look to continue their positive momentum.

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"We can celebrate" | Former striker ready for QPR & bidding farewell to Ludo - The West Ham WayFormer striker & West Ham legend Tony Cottee is ready for an emotional night on Friday as our Hammers take on QPR in a London derby

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Twenty minutes off the bench is the best Solomon news West Ham could hope for - The West Ham WayManor Solomon got through last night. He wasn't fit enough to start for Israel against the Republic of Ireland. But he was well enough to come on for the last 20 minutes or so of a 1-1 draw in Serbia

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Case for optimism: why Man City's crisis could help West Ham sign Divine Mukasa - The West Ham WayWhen Manchester City were found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules this week, most of football was thinking about titles, trophies and points deductions.Plenty of us West Ham fans were thinking about one thing: Divine Mukasa

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"Worth zero"? The London Stadium may not be what we want, but its home & needs fixing - The West Ham WayThere are some headlines that make every West Ham fan wince, and "Former 68,000-capacity Premier League stadium is now effectively worth zero" is one of them

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The surprise defender with a huge role to play at West Ham - The West Ham WayFelipe Rodrigues da Silva, better known as ‘Morato’ has a huge role to play at West Ham this season. When West Ham announced the loan signing of Morato, we all thought it would be Kilman he was competing for a place in the team with, not Scarles. But just two months into the season, it...

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West Ham sign ‘classy’ defender on first contract - The West Ham WayWest Ham have announced that talented young defender Harry Montague has signed his first professional contract with the club, at the age of just 17

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Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace: WSL preview, predictions, team news and TV infoAston Villa welcome Crystal Palace to Villa Park in the Women's Super League on Sunday 4 October, so check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info.