West Ham United vs. Aston Villa - August 17, 2024

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FinalAug 17

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90'

J. Philogene

J. TodiboV. Coufal

85'

D. IngsG. Rodriguez

85'

82'

K. NedeljkovicM. Cash

79'

J. Duran

75'

J. PhilogeneL. Bailey

74'

I. MaatsenL. Digne

J. Ward ProwseL. Paqueta

73'

C. SummervilleJ. Bowen

73'

N. FullkrugM. Antonio

73'

62'

J. RamseyJ. McGinn

62'

J. DuranO. Watkins

L. Paqueta

37'

L. Paqueta

31'

L. Bailey

A. Onana

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Aston Villa can confirm that Leon Bailey has completed a permanent transfer to Olympiacos. Since joining the club in 2021, Leon has been a key part of our recent journey and he leaves the club having played his part in Villa winning the UEFA Europa League last term. He joined

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Aston Villa's summer signings for 2026/27: ◉ Johan Manzambi ◉ Nicolas Jackson ◉ Ibrahim Mbaye ◉ Joao Gomes ◉ Zion Suzuki ◉ Matteo Ruggeri ◉ Taylor Harwood-Bellis ◉ Leon Goretzka ◉ Alejandro Garnacho ◉ Modou Cisse ◉ Aaron Wan-Bissaka Where will the Villans finish

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Hull City vs Aston Villa early injury news as 9 ruled out and 3 doubtsAston Villa are back in action on Saturday when they face Hull City away from home. Unai Emery's men have lost both of their Premier League games so far, most r

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Athletic Bilbao defender signs - He has exactly what West Ham are missing - The West Ham WayWest Ham secured the loan signing of Athletic Bilbao left-back Adama Boiro late on deadline day. The deal must’ve gone through very late, as he wasn’t officially announced as a West Ham player till 1 pm today. The media team impressed once again with yet another great announcement video with the defender at the famous...

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West Ham fans should be worried about Mavropanos, not Kilman - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos’ poor form continued against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Understandably, this summer was full of praise for Konstantinos Mavropanos because it was clear from quite early on that he was going to stay at the club despite relegation. After a brilliant second half to the season last season, even though we were relegated, his stock is...

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Manchester City star may have solved West Ham's midfield problem - The West Ham WayManchester City loanee Divine Mukasa scored a brace as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2. Divine Mukasa arrived at West Ham to a lot of surprise: one because it came out of nowhere, and two because he was returning to the club; he spent a decade in the academy before leaving at sixteen to join City....

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Can Taylor Harwood-Bellis replace Ezri Konsa at Aston Villa?Taylor Harwood-Bellis offers some key differences to Ezri Konsa as he looks to successfully replace him at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa transfer ratings: Ranking all 10 summer signings from worst to bestAston Villa made 10 new signings this summer, but which of them are most likely to be a success at Villa Park and who could struggle?

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Nuno gets it right as West Ham beat Wolves 4-2 - The West Ham WayWest Ham get their first win of the 26/27 Championship season with a 4-2 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Since the draw away at Watford on Saturday we were all dreading this match, and that dread got even worse when the starting XI was announced. A 4-4-2 with no Taty or Orford, a strike partnership...

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‘MAJOR SURPRISES’ | Nuno names his West Ham XI for Wolves - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has made four changes form the team that drew 1-1 against Watford. Mavropanos replaces Golambeckis, Scarles replaces Veltman, Pablo replaces Kante, and Piroe replaces Taty Castellanos. Dinos coming in was expected but I personally would’ve taken out Kilman instead of Golambeckis, but you can see why he’s opted for the more experienced...

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Need to make changes | Potential West Ham starting XI vs Wolves - The West Ham WayWest Ham face Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight at the London Stadium. With deadline day well and truly in full swing, with two or three players likely to arrive in East London and two or three likely to depart, you could be excused for forgetting West Ham are playing tonight. But we are, and it’s a big...

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'Huge opportunity' | Pressure is off for Nuno as West Ham host Wolves - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has a huge opportunity to win back the West Ham fans tonight. The Hammers host the Portuguese manager’s former employers, Wolverhampton Wanderers, tonight. On paper, this might be one of the toughest fixtures of the season. However, football isn’t played on paper, and I feel like this is one of the matches...

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Ibrahim Mbaye scouting report: What Aston Villa are getting from new £47m wingerIbrahim Mbaye will add some much-needed pace and dynamism to Aston Villa's right-wing after signing in a £47m deal from PSG.

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"Move quick" | ExWHUEmployee | Hammers left-back target confirmed - The West Ham WayWest Ham have identified Adama Boiro as our main left-back target, it has been exclusively revealed by ExWHUEmployee

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"Paperwork" | ExWHUEmployee | Young Hammer set for loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to sanction the loan move of Caelan Casey to Stevenage for the season, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Two Positives and One Concern from Aston Villa’s 1-0 Defeat to ArsenalAston Villa offered fans plenty to feel good about in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, although there is one big concern which must be rectified.

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“Negotiations” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham new left-back target confirmed - The West Ham WayWest Ham are in talks to sign Nice left-back Melvin Bard, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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SAKA SCORES 🚨 On the scoresheet for the second time this season already 👏 🟣 Aston Villa: 0 🟡 Arsenal: 1 ⏱️ 58’

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🔟 EPL Talking PointsNewcastle players look revitalized, Liverpool’s curious transfer strategy and a worrying start for Palace

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"Completed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham sign winger Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham have completed the signing of Edvin Austbo, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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West Ham want Forest defender, but Aston Villa man would be PERFECT - The West Ham WayWith just a day left of the transfer window, West Ham are looking to sign a centre-back. The Hammers have had a decent transfer window on paper, but it’s been a very long one for the fans to endure. The signings came too late, and we’re still yet to address everything we need. With the...

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“In talks” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham line up Forest defender - The West Ham Way“In talks” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham line up Forest defender

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Unai Emery and Aston Villa can take Taylor Harwood-Bellis to the next levelAston Villa have found their new centre-back, as they are reportedly closing in on a deal for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis in a deal expected to be worth

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Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston VillaThe England forward Ollie Watkins has completed a move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal

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Aston Villa Champions League fixtures: What they need to finish in top 8 againWhat will Aston Villa need to do if they want to finish in the top eight of the Champions League table once again?

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“Finally” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree Todibo loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham have agreed a loan deal with RC Lens for Jean Clair-Todibo, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Two new wingers close? - West Ham to sign young European heroes - The West Ham WayWest Ham United head of recruitment Nils Koppen is finally proving his worth as West Ham close in on two lesser-known signings. According to our insider ExWHUEmployee, West Ham have agreed a fee of around £10 million for Viking winger Edvin Austbø. While Roshane Thomas of The Athletic is also reporting the Hammers have also...

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Nuno Espirito Santo's midfield experiment is costing West Ham points - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo’s obsession with playing Mo Kante as a deep midfielder needs to stop, as it costs West Ham more points at Watford. You’d think subbing him off at half-time in his first game playing in that position, while losing to Charlton Athletic at home would be enough to give up on an experiment....

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“Accepted” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree deal for Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham have seen a bid accepted for Viking winger Edvin Austbo, it’s been exclusively reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa predicted starting 11 vs Arsenal: Two new signings expected to startAston Villa may have no choice but to throw two of their brand new signings straight in at the deep end against Arsenal.

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'Must Win' - Watford Away Is Crucial For West Ham and Nuno - The West Ham WayWest Ham make the short trip to Hertfordshire to face Watford this afternoon in what is a very important game. After an exciting and promising 4-1 thrashing of Southampton in the cup on Tuesday, there is a lot of new hope around the club about this season. Nuno and the team need to take advantage...

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Team News | Watford vs West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham head to Watford today looking for a much needed first win of the Championship season

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Aston Villa transfer stunner as £47m deal agreed for PSG wonderkid Ibrahim MbayeAston Villa have agreed a £47m transfer for PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye in a deal that seemingly came out of nowhere with all eyes on Rafael Leão.

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'Seven changes?' | West Ham to revert back to experience vs Watford - The West Ham WayWest Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo is expected to make wholesale changes as his Hammers side travel to Vicarage Road. The East London outfit really turned things around at the weekend as we thrashed Southampton 4-1 in the Carabao up. The whole attitude of the team changed. We played with confidence, fearlessness and attacking intent....

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Newly linked Belgian winger has EXACTLY what West Ham are missing - The West Ham WayWest Ham have been heavily linked with Leeds United winger Largie Ramazani in the last couple of days. In his latest transfer update, our insider ExWHUEmployee said: “Interestingly, a new name that has come into the mix for the winger position is another Leeds player. This time it is Largie Ramazani, the Belgium under-21 international...

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Nicolas Jackson vs Ollie Watkins: Why Aston Villa have upgraded with new strikerNicolas Jackson has big shoes to fill in replacing Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa, but the data suggests Jackson is the better all-round striker.

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West Ham's Todibo's Options Increase As Sale Hopefully Nears - The West Ham WayDespite some of the bright signs that we saw under manager Nuno Espirito Santo and the way that he wanted his West Ham United side to play, ultimately the damage had been done and our quietly spoken 52 year old Portuguese gaffer could not pick up the points we needed to avoided relegation back into the Championship

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Aston Villa have made a mistake letting Emiliano Martínez join ChelseaAston Villa have made an unforced error by selling Emi Martínez to Chelsea and should have accepted an offer from Juventus earlier this summer.

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Aston Villa handed dream Champions League draw vs Barcelona, face PSG rematchAston Villa fans can look forward to a dream trip to Barcelona and a rematch with PSG as part of a tricky Champions League schedule following Thursday's dr

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“Really want” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham in talks for Austbo - The West Ham WayWest Ham are continuing tough negotiations to sign Edvin Austbo, with ExWHUEmployee providing the latest on transfers

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal injury news as 6 ruled out and 2 doubts for Premier League clashAston Villa are now preparing for their first home game of the season, facing Premier League champions Arsenal on Monday night. Unai Emery's men got off to a cr

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Chelsea Agrees Martínez Deal 🧤Blues FINALLY sign a new keeper, get Emi for $10M (multiple reports)

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Football transfer rumours: Palace to hijack Aston Villa move for Joel Ordóñez?Chelsea to add Honest Ahanor? | Brighton seeking teenage kicks? | Roma to sign Morato from Nottingham Forest?

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Sávio lands at Spurs, Celtic crash out and are Villa in crisis? | Football WeeklyMax Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win their first home game of the season and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe

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“Available” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham eye move for Keane - The West Ham WayWest Ham are looking to move for Michael Keane of Everton who is understood to be available, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Nuno FINALLY gets it right in 4-1 Southampton win - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo got his team and tactics spot on as his West Ham side beat Southampton 4-1. Quite ironically, the game that means almost nothing to our season could be the one that really kickstarts our season after a poor start. A lot of Hammers fans were going into this game not bothered about...

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How Leon Goretzka could solve Aston Villa's midfield creativity problemLeonn Goretzka completes Aston Villa's core of three central midfield options who have complementary skillsets, while also bringing valuable experience.

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Aston Villa push for Rafael Leão after making Tammy Abraham transfer decisionAston Villa look set to continue their forward line reshuffle as Tammy Abraham nears an exit and Rafael Leão emerges as a key target.

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“Into mix” | ExWHUEmployee | New winger for Hammers targeted - The West Ham WayWest Ham are after a new winger with Largie Ramazani of Leeds targeted, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa set to complete striker swap as Nicolas Jackson replaces Ollie WatkinsNicolas Jackson is on the verge of joining Aston Villa and could be an upgrade on Ollie Watkins, who is set for a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Villa Agrees Jackson Fee 💸Chelsea to sell Senegalese striker for deal worth up to $88M (The Athletic)

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England youngster loved by Tuchel continues to shine for West Ham - The West Ham WayLewis Orford put in a man of the match display as West Ham beat Southampton 4-1. The England U20 international has now become a ‘guaranteed’ starter for Hammers fans for the upcoming fixtures. Orford did absolutely everything in midfield and the stats showed that. He had 90% pass accuracy, 8 recoveries, 3 tackles, 2 interceptions,...

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Chelsea in Dibu Talks 🧤Villa's Argentine goalkeeper offered to Blues (The Athletic)

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‘Exactly what we needed!’ Happy fan opinion as West Ham thrash Southampton - The West Ham WayWest Ham United comfortably beat Southampton 4-1 away from home in the Carabao Cup. After an underwhelming start to the season, and a poor start to proceedings last night, West Ham will be feeling a lot better about themselves after beating the Saints last night. It was a poor first 10/15 minutes, a few players...

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West Ham academy STAR may have stopped important Arsenal sale - The West Ham WayWest Ham United academy star Joshua Ajala sends a message as the Hammers beat Southampton 4-1. The Hammers named a surprising starting lineup with six academy prospects in the starting lineup. They all impressed, but 19-year-old Joshua Ajala was the one that stood out the most. Not only did he score a brace with two...

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Nuno now has blueprint for Hammers success - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo has now been gifted options & energy to revitalise West Ham’s season following the excellent win at Southampton

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West Ham youngsters shock Southampton in emphatic 4-1 away win - The West Ham WayWest Ham defeated Southampton 3-1 away from home at St Mary’s Stadium. Nuno shocked fans by making eight changes to the team that lost to Charlton Athletic. Lots of youngsters were named in the starting XI, including Fin Herrick, Airidas Golambeckis, Ezra Mayers, Lewis Orford, and Joshua Ajala. It looked like another nightmare of an...

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What Every EPL Club Needs ⚒️One week to go and a lot of business on the horizon 📲

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Ollie Watkins transfer twist as Aston Villa identify two potential replacementsOllie Watkins returned to training after missing the 4-0 loss to Brighton, but Villa have now stepped up interest in two potential replacements.

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Nuno cannot afford another loss tonight against Saints - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo must find a way to lift the mood after a poor start, as West Ham face Southampton in the Carabao Cup tonight

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Jarrod Bowen £50 million move to Palace would destroy West ham - The West Ham WayIn recent days, Crystal Palace have been linked with a £50 million move for West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen. The reports have surfaced in The Sun; they reported that the Eagles are preparing to launch a £50 million bid to lure Jarrod Bowen back to the Premier League. A lot of other reports, most notably...

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Konstantinos Mavropanos is overrated and a problem for West Ham - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos was at fault as West Ham lost 2-1 at home to Charlton. This summer has been one of huge love-in for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Hammers fans were so excited that he stayed at the football club, and were excited to see him ‘tear up’ in the Championship. However, the fact that fans were putting...

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Arsenal winger FINALLY set to sign for London rivals - The West Ham WayWest Ham United are close to signing Reiss Nelson from Arsenal. After weeks of negotiations and doubts over whether or not to sign the Englishman, the Hammers are set to go through with the deal. According to our insider, ExWHUEmployee. In the most recent update, Ex said: “In regards to wingers, Reiss Nelson’s deal is...

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Nuno has a HUGE problem with one midfielder at West Ham - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has to change something in West Ham’s midfield. If you play a 4-4-2 formation as one of the best teams in the league, you need to make sure both midfielders are good passers and are very comfortable on the ball. New signing Arne Engels didn’t have a great game, but he fits...

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The one shining light in West Ham's embarrasing Charlton loss - The West Ham WayIn a game of disaster at the London Stadium on Saturday, there was one shining light. With the Hammers 2-0 down, desperate for any creativity and invention, looking like we were never going to score, Nuno Espirito Santo was forced to turn to new loan signing Divine Mukasa. When the Irons academy man came on,...

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EPL Talking Points ✍️Underpowered Man Utd, Cherki becomes crucial, Isak struggles and more 📲

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“On loan” | ExWHUEmployee | Academy defender Brown to depart - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to allow Luis Brown, son of Kenny, out on loan for the season to Braintree, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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“Refusing” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham player exits update - The West Ham WayWest Ham are eager to offload players who are showing they want out of east London, with ExWHUEmployee reporting the latest

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Aston Villa face centre-back decision between Joel Ordóñez and Taylor Harwood-BellisAston Villa's approach for Joel Ordóñez means they now have a choice to make between two of their top centre-back targets.

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Aston Villa 0-4 Brighton: Nightmare debut for Gomes, did Watkins refuse to play?Aston Villa's 4-0 loss to Brighton featured a nightmare debut for João Gomes and ended with telling quotes from Unai Emery on the absent Ollie Watkins.

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5 things to watch in Aston Villa vs Brighton: Zion Suzuki or Marco Bizot?Will Zion Suzuki make his Aston Villa debut against Brighton? Unai Emery faces multiple selection headaches ahead of the Premier League opener.

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Piroe and Engels start, Nuno gets it right | West Ham starting XI vs Charlton reaction - The West Ham WayWest Ham have made two changes from the team that drew 2-2 at Burnley last weekend. New signings Joel Piroe and Arne Engels come straight into the starting XI replacing Pablo Felipe and Lewis Orford. As expected, Ollie Scarles has kept his place at left-back. Neither of them coveted themselves in glory at Turf Moor,...

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Leon Goretzka ‘very close’ to joining Aston Villa after João Palhinha setbackLeon Goretzka could be Aston Villa's answer to a lack of midfield depth as a deal to sign the former Bayern Munich star is reportedly close.

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Debuts for Hammers | Early Team News | West Ham vs Charlton - The West Ham WayWest Ham are likely to hand debuts to new signings today in our London derby with Charlton Athletic

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Failure to beat Charlton could cause huge West Ham meltdown - The West Ham WayWest Ham United host London rivals Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium this afternoon. Despite it being so early on in the season, for some reason this game feels crucial to our automatic promotion hopes. After a bit of a reality check and more negative tactics from manager Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham really need...

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"Jesse Lingard 2.0" - Former West Ham Star Set For Another London Loan Move - The West Ham WayFormer West Ham defender Axel Disasi looks set to join Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea. The Frenchman became something of a cult hero during his time in East London last season. After joining the Irons on loan from the Blues in January, Disasi helped Nuno Espírito Santo’s side keep six clean sheets in the...

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Arsenal Signs Konsa 🤝England defender joins Gunners in $75M deal

Premier League is BACK 🦁

After a busy World Cup summer, the EPL returns today 🎥

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Have the media team given away the team? - West Ham vs Charlton pre-match blunder - The West Ham WayA recent video posted by West Ham on YouTube has got the fans talking. The video posted by the club titled ‘Joel Piroe Gets To Work At Rush Green | Inside Training’, as the title suggests it was videos from training of Joel Piroe being welcomed and clips of the session. But some West Ham...

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka vs Matty Cash: Stats show why Aston Villa wanted new right-backAaron Wan-Bissaka offers Villa a different skill set to Matty Cash, which will make for an interesting competition for playing time.

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How will West Ham replace crucial injured player vs Charlton - The West Ham WayBrazilian striker Pablo Felipe could miss West Ham’s opening home fixture of the Championship season vs Charlton tomorrow. A lot of Hammers fans would hear the news of Pablo’s injury and think, this it isn’t a big deal. Some will probably laugh at the headline saying ‘crucial’ player. Yes, he’s been poor and we’ve just...

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Mukasa return confirmed: Man City midfielder to be a star at West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham have signed England U19 star Divine Mukasa on a season-long loan from Manchester City. You might recognise the name, and it’s not Divin Mubama that left West Ham for Manchester City a couple of years ago, it’s Divine Mukasa, who also left the Hammers for the Citizens a year before aged just fifteen....

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Aston Villa identify £25m rated Taylor Harwood-Bellis as Ezri Konsa replacementVilla are wasting no time in targeting a replacement for Ezri Konsa, making a bid for Harwood-Bellis and reportedly monitoring two other options.

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Bold EPL Predictions 🔮👀 Isak for Golden Boot? 🏆 Arsenal, Chelsea for title? 📲 Plus best/worst transfers

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"Brought forward" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham in Mukasa loan move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are in talks to sign Divine Mukasa from Manchester City on loan, it has been exclusively reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Zion Suzuki vs Emi Martínez: Stats show why Aston Villa prioritised £30m goalkeeperZion Suzuki's stats show why Aston Villa prioritised him as the successor to Emiliano Martínez and how he can replicate his impact.

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Brighton vs Aston Villa: Predicted starting 11 for first Premier League game of the seasonAston Villa’s first Premier League game of the 2026/27 season is just days away as they gear up for a road trip to the South Coast to face Brighton & Hove Albio

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'Good riddance' as Wan-Bissaka set to leave West Ham for Aston Villa - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s Aaron Wan-Bissaka is closing in on a loan deal with £18 million obligation to buy move to Aston Villa. The Hammers have sold really well this summer – a £60 million package for Summerville, and £85 million for Mateus Fernandes. Even £10 million for Freddie Potts was a great deal financially. However, the...

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Chelsea have already given Villa transfer green light after decision confirmedEzri Konsa is the latest player expected to depart Aston Villa, and with the club needing to act quickly to secure a replacement, they've been handed an encouraging update

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The Academy Graduates West Ham Could Face This Season - The West Ham WayWest Ham will be facing some of their recent academy graduates in the Championship this season. Very few of the Irons’ youngsters from the last few years are still at the club. In this window alone, the Hammers have sold FA Cup Youth winners George Earthy and Callum Marshall, as well as Freddie Potts in...

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Ollie Watkins tabled new contract at Aston Villa after three transfer offersOllie Watkins has been linked with a number of clubs this summer, with Aston Villa determined to keep a hold of their talisman for one of their most important seasons in recent history

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Aston Villa identify Premier League star in bid to replace Arsenal-bound KonsaAston Villa are scrambling to find an apt successor to Ezri Konsa, who is on the verge of agreeing a transfer to Arsenal - and one player has been tipped to arrive at Villa Park in his place

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Arsenal Agrees Konsa Deal 🤝Gunners to pay $69M+ for England defender (The Athletic)

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Aston Villa reject £38m Ollie Watkins bid from Al-HilalAston Villa have turned down a third £38million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins, with personal terms reportedly already agreed between the player and the Saudi side.

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BREAKING: Arsenal close to signing Villa star Ezri Konsa as 'owners intervene'Ezri Konsa has been linked with a move to Arsenal throughout the summer and it appears that a deal may now happen

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West Ham won't be promoted unless Nuno changes ONE thing - The West Ham WayIf West Ham want to get promoted back to the Championship at the first time of asking, they need to change their mentality. Nuno’s defensive focused tactics didn’t work last season, and we’ve already seen them not work this season as we threw away a two goal lead to Burnley. Too many times we’ve seen...

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West Ham sign Joel Piroe as wait for new striker comes to an endNuno Espirito Santo has added a striker with Championship experience to West Ham's ranks

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Aston Villa complete transfer as Unai Emery sanctions dealVilla have announced more summer transfer window business

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"Agreed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham agree to sell Earthy - The West Ham WayWest Ham have a agreed a deal to sell George Earthy to Reading, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee. We can exclusively reveal that West Ham academy player and first teamer George Earthy is having a medical at Reading today in order to complete a permanent move from the club. George is from a big West...

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Aston Villa complete £17m transfer for Matteo RuggeriItaly international Matteo Ruggeri has joined Aston Villa from Atletico Madrid

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Aston Villa complete £30m Zion Suzuki transferAston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma

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Matteo Ruggeri vs Lucas Digne: How Aston Villa’s new signing compares statisticallyThe stats suggest Aston Villa's new signing Matteo Ruggeri is an ideal fit to replace Lucas Digne at left-back.

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"Completed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham sign Joel Piroe from Leeds - The West Ham WayWest Ham have completed the signing of Joel Piroe from Leeds United on loan with an obligation, it has been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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“Certain clauses” | ExWHUEmployee | Wan-Bissaka set for Villa move - The West Ham WayWest Ham are set to sanction the loan with an obligation for Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Aston Villa, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa close in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal, secure long-overdue right-back competitionAaron Wan-Bissaka's imminent arrival at Aston Villa will spark the first true competition at right-back in the Unai Emery era.

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Aston Villa agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal as transfer terms emergeAston Villa have been linked with a move for West Ham right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka - and an agreement is edging closer following positive talks

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'No brainer' - Jamie Vardy to West Ham still on after Piroe signing? - The West Ham WayWest Ham are closing in on the signing of Joel Piroe from Leeds, but could Jamie Vardy still sign? The Hammers faithful were buzzing about the potential signing of Troy Parrott. However, since that move collapsed and the club is now closing on the signature of Joel Piroe, the excitement has been knocked, to say...

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'Wow' - Former Birmingham City and Aston Villa man announces retirementEx-Blues and Villa midfielder Gary Gardner has confirmed his next move after retiring

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'Bite their hand off' - Do West Ham need a left-back after Burnley disaster? - The West Ham WayBoth Ollie Scarles and El Hadji Malick Diouf have come under criticism after the opening day 2-2 draw at Burnley. After going 2-0 up thanks to goals from Maxmillian Kilman and Manor Solomon, Hammers fans were buzzing thinking they were on their way to earning three points. However, a mix of poor decisions from Nuno...

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Could Latest West Ham Move Be A Blessing In Disguise? - The West Ham WayJoël Piroe looks set to be the next West Ham signing of the summer window. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side look to have cooled off on long-time striker target Troy Parrott, whose move to Real Betis is looking increasingly likely. The Hammers have since pivoted to Piroe of Leeds, with the 27-year-old expected to soon undergo...

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EPL Player of Year Rankings 📊Our experts list the top candidates to do damage this season 📲

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Villa have entered a new, exciting era - and you can come along for the rideTransfer news, opinion, interviews and analysis as Aston Villa aim to build on their Europa League success of last season

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Aston Villa agree defender transfer as Unai Emery targets two new signings BirminghamLive brings you the latest Aston Villa headlines

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Aston Villa face Ollie Watkins decision amid interest from Saudi ArabiaVilla insist they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins amid interest from Saudi Arabia, but a lucrative offer could force a tough decision.

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Solomon could be hammer of the year after shining on debut - The West Ham WayNew signing Manor Solomon looked great on his West Ham debut vs Burnley. When West Ham announced the £5 million signing of Manor Solomon, there was a mixed reaction, not mainly because of the level of the player, but for his what some would call ‘controversial’ beliefs. The Israeli international started a match in claret...

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West Ham respond to Aston Villa's transfer approach for Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham have responded to Aston Villa's first move for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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Simon Jordan blasts 'grotesquely unfair' transfer rules which hold Villa backSimon Jordan has criticised the financial rules which are holding Aston villa and Newcastle United back in the summer transfer window

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Emi Martinez exit route reality as antics leave one destination 'off the cards'Emi Martinez has limited options heading into the final two weeks of the summer transfer window

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Aston Villa target Wan-Bissaka and Palhinha in double transfer swoopOne of West Ham's relegated stars remains a target for Aston Villa as Unai Emery's side ramp up their transfer business

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Aston Villa agree £4m Rangers transfer for defenderRangers are set to sign Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic on an initial loan

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"Today" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham transfer update - The West Ham WayWest Ham are closing in on the signing of Joel Piroe from Leeds United who is having his medical today, with ExWHUEmployee providing the latest

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Aston Villa continue to work on double transfer after Ruggeri and Suzuki dealsUnai Emery is targeting a new right-back and midfielder to bolster his ranks before the transfer window shuts

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The position Villa must strengthen before the summer transfer window closesAston Villa have several positions to strengthen in the final fortnight of the summer transfer window

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Aston Villa told they have Emi Martinez 'problem' after £30m transfer agreedWhat next for Emi Martinez as Aston Villa close in on his £30m replacement Zion Suzuki

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Joël Piroe close - West Ham need a striker ASAP after Burnley collapse - The West Ham WayWest Ham United need to act quickly in the transfer market to bring in a striker before facing Charlton on Saturday. After going 2-0 up against Burnley at Turf Moor and collapsing in the final 10 minutes to draw 2-2, an injury to Pablo Felipe, and a poor performance from Taty Castellanos. West Ham need...

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Watkins transfer latest as Saudi Pro League club could test Villa resolveAston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is reportedly being targeted by a Saudi Pro League club

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Osimhen Leads Hot Gossip 🗣️Quick roundup of latest transfer links right here 📲

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Aston Villa 2026/27 season preview: odds, prediction and transfers so farExplore bet365's season odds, confirmed transfers and our writer's prediction for Aston Villa's 2026/27 campaign

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West Ham buckle under pressure in first Championship test at Burnley - The West Ham WayWest Ham drew 2-2 with Burnley at Turf Moor on the opening weekend of the 26/27 Championship season. The Hammers got off to a bit of a shaky start, but that was put to bed by a Max Kilman header from a Jarod Bowen corner after ten minutes. Nuno’s side then took control until the...

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"Very close" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham advance in talks for Piroe - The West Ham WayWest Ham are in advanced talks to sign Joel Piroe from Leeds United, with a deal possibly being agreed today, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa, Emi Martinez and Zion Suzuki - what on earth is going on?The Emi Martinez transfer saga rumbles on as Aston Villa sign a replacement and the Argentinia international's Juventus move lies in tatters

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Joao Palhinha to Villa transfer update as Bayern Munich open door to loan moveBayern Munich have opened the door for Joao Palhinha to leave the club on loan before the summer window closes

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Aston Villa must complete three more transfers after £50m double dealAston Villa have three more positions to strengthen after their next two signings

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Aston Villa transfer falls through as Zion Suzuki stance clearIt has been a busy evening of transfer activity for Aston Villa, who saw two huge updates in two different transfer sagas take place

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Aston Villa preseason review: Winners, losers, surprises and disappointmentsAston Villa's preseason brought some exciting new players to the fore but was also stained by frustrating injuries.

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Who is Zion Suzuki? Aston Villa set to sign new £30m goalkeeperAston Villa are set to complete the signing of Zion Suzuki, who is expected to replace Emi Martinez

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Aston Villa strike five-year Zion Suzuki agreement and hijack PSG transferAston Villa have swiped Parma's Zion Suzuki from under Paris Saint-Germain's nose, as the details of the Japanese goalkeeper's transfer have been shared

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“Hopeful” | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham focus on landing new striker - The West Ham WayWest Ham are upping efforts to sign a striker with Troy Parrott the priority although another option has emerged, it’s been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Aston Villa receive new Emi Martinez bid as transfer exit loomsAston Villa could change their goalkeeper this summer with Emi Martinez attracting interest once again

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Aston Villa receive £60m demand for long-term Unai Emery targetAston Villa are wheeling and dealing in the transfer market once again

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Aston Villa make move Zion Suzuki amid Emiliano Martínez's uncertain future Aston Villa are looking to pounce after Zion Suzuki's move to PSG collapsed, with Juventus still circling for Emi Martínez.

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Emery could be forced into Watkins decision as winger shows exciting promiseBirminghamLive brings you the talking points from Aston Villa's defeat at Borussia Monchengladbach

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West Ham Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing After Arne Engles Signs - The West Ham WayArne Engels has signed for West Ham from Celtic for a Championship record fee of £22 million. The Belgian international was confirmed as a Hammer at 8.30pm on Saturday evening in a great announcement video by the club. The video features Engels listening to a recording of Pete Williams, kitman at the club. In the...

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Burnley turmoil presents West Ham a big opportunity - The West Ham WayWest Ham must take the opportunity to send a big message to the Championship when we visit Burnley for a season opener at Turf Moor

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Emi Martinez transfer update as Aston Villa target new goalkeeperAston Villa are targeting Zion Suzuki as Juventus rekindle their interest in Emi Martinez

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Aston Villa player ratings vs Monchengladbach awarded after 2-1 defeat John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after Unai Emery's side lost to Borussia Monchengladbach in pre-season

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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Aston Villa TV channel, live stream, kick-off timeAston Villa finish their pre-season preparations with a trip away to Borussia Monchengladbach