West Ham United vs. Bayer Leverkusen - April 18, 2024

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A. Adli

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J. Frimpong

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R. AndrichF. Wirtz

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M. Kovar

T. Soucek

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E. Palacios

M. CornetE. Alvarez

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B. JohnsonV. Coufal

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K. Zouma

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V. Coufal

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J. Bowen

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A. AdliA. Grimaldo

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V. BonifaceP. Schick

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J. FrimpongN. Tella

A. OgbonnaN. Aguerd

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J. Tah

M. Antonio

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E. TapsobaO. Kossounou

M. Antonio

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O. Kossounou

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🍀 The Friedkin Group have put Everton up for sale, and Scottish champions Celtic are reportedly plotting an ambitious move to lure David Moyes back to Glasgow. 🔙 Here is why the 63-year-old could be tempted by a return to Glasgow amid the ownership chaos on Merseyside:

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Jarrod Bowen has created more xG (6.78) than any other player in the Championship this season.

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💥 Dewsbury-HAUL 🗣️ Moyes on Barry 🤔 Why Belloumi was benched Everything FPL managers need to know from Hull 2-2 Everton 👇️ https://t.co/CJqe4ZLcha

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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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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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Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 5Here's our Team of the Week for Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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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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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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"It won't happen next time" – Bayer Leverkusen boss responds after Boniface storms down tunnelVictor Boniface has come under criticism after heading straight down the tunnel when it became clear he wouldn't be brought on in Bayer Leverkusen's 4-3 win over Mainz.

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Three things we learnt from Bundesliga Matchday 5 - Manuel Neuer's time is up, Hamburg have turned a corner, and Bayer Leverkusen are fun - Get German Football NewsThe Bundesliga returned following the international break with Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen, and Niko Kovac's side would throw away a two-goal lead in

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Leverkusen strike four past Mainz for third win of new seasonBayer 04 Leverkusen move up to fourth in the Bundesliga table, defeating 1. FSV Mainz 05 by a 4-3 result at MEWA Arena. Robert Andrich, Patrik Schick, Jarell Quansah, and Moussa Diaby scored for the visitors in the win.

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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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Confirmed lineups: 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen1. FSV Mainz 05 (2-1-1, 7th) face Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2-1-1, 6th) in matchweek five of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Kickoff at MEWA Arena is set for Saturday, 15.30 (CET).

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Bayer Leverkusen in talks with Ibrahim Maza over contract extension - Get German Football NewsBayer Leverkusen have started negotiating with Algerian attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza to extend his contract beyond 2030, according to Sky Germany, with

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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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Mainz 05 vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Visitors looking to extend unbeaten runBayer Leverkusen will look to make it four consecutive league games without defeat when they take on Mainz 05 in Saturday’s Bundesliga contest.

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Boniface handed chance to revive Leverkusen career after Kofane setbackCarles Martínez has offered Victor Boniface hope of playing a bigger role at Bayer Leverkusen following Christian Kofane's injury setback.

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Leverkusen to make late call on Maza's availability for Mainz clashIbrahim Maza is "feeling better" after picking up an ankle injury on international duty, but remains a doubt to start for Bayer Leverkusen against Mainz on Saturday.

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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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"It wasn't always easy" – Andrich reflects on losing captaincy and falling down Leverkusen pecking orderRobert Andrich has admitted he needed time to come to terms with losing the captaincy and dropping down the pecking order at Bayer Leverkusen.

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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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Bayer Leverkusen forward hit by injury setbackChristian Kofane is facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury on international duty.

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“Movement already happening behind the scenes” – Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal pushing for QuansahSky Germany reports that there is activity behind the scenes in the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah, who has attracted interest from an English trio as well as Real Madrid.

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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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Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza sustains injury on international duty - Get German Football NewsBayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza suffered an injury during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Niger on Tuesday, and it's unclear as to whether the 20-year-old will be

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Kofane puts Leverkusen contract talks on hold amid interest from Arsenal, Newcastle, Man United, Aston Villa and EvertonBayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane has reportedly put talks over a new contract on hold amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Newcastle and Manchester United.

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Leverkusen defender Medina features for Argentina in Lionel Messi’s farewell gameFacundo Medina played for Argentina in the last appearance for La Albiceleste’s iconic star.

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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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Fantasy Bundesliga: Fixture Difficulty Planner Matchday 5-9Below you can find our fixture difficulty planner for Fantasy Bundesliga upcoming Matchday 5 to 9 schedule. Home fixtures are in capitals (e.g. FCB) with away fixtures in lower case (e.g. fcb).

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Real Madrid showing particular interest in Leverkusen’s QuansahReal Madrid seem to be particularly interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah, with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal also said to be monitoring the England international.

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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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Leverkusen duo nearing full fitness, Quansah set for right-back role in MainzThe local news outlet has provided updates on the Rhineland club's sidelined players and offered insights into their upcoming game against Mainz.

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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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Pavlović on "incredibly fun" German midfield trio with Wirtz and BischofThe 22-year-old discussed Germany's blossoming midfield trio and what he hopes to bring to the national team.

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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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Leverkusen battling Arsenal and Newcastle for 17-year-old Granada gemThe 17-year-old is being pursued by the Bundesliga club as well as sides from the Premier League and Serie A.

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Leverkusen's Hofmann hints at "crossing the ocean" to the MLS in futureThe veteran midfielder said he wants to continue his playing career and can envisage going out of his comfort zone before he hangs up his boots.

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One slip shouldn't hide what Mavropanos has become at West Ham - The West Ham WayIf you only saw the highlights from Thessaloniki last night, you might think Konstantinos Mavropanos had a bad game

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Bundesliga market value update: Michael Olise sets new record as Musiala suffers major dropTransfermarkt released its updated Bundesliga market values on Friday, with Michael Olise setting a new Bundesliga record and Jamal Musiala suffering a significant drop in value.

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Wolves say they'll smash the league... West Ham have other ideas - The West Ham WayMateus Mane says Wolves "should smash the league". Ok, well lets see how that pans out

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Koppen reveals West Ham are ready to spend in January - The West Ham WayNils Koppen’s quite rightly well-received interview with West Ham TV has seen the Recruitment head state that we are readying for January

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Songoutou Magassa's days could be numbered at West Ham - The West Ham WayEdson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad, but what could that mean for Songoutou Magassa? The story of two of West Ham’s highest-profile midfielders this season has been, to say the least, weird. We thought both would leave, then they seemed happy to stay, then it seemed like they wanted to...

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Edson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad vs QPR - The West Ham WayEdson Alvarez is set to return to the West Ham squad vs QPR next Friday. Almost two months on from his last West Ham United appearance in the first round of the Carabao Cup vs Portsmouth, the Mexican international could return in our next game. A recent report from Claret and Hugh suggests the 28-year-old...

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Mukasa's England U21 call-up is great news, but what now with Man City? - The West Ham WayDivine Mukasa's call up to the England U21's is a sign of a positive loan - but also a reminder to West Ham that he is not ours

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Quansah staying at Leverkusen "highly unrealistic" amid Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool linksSport Bild reports that Jarell Quansah is highly unlikely to stay at Bayer Leverkusen next summer, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all monitoring the England international.

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What is actually happening with Edson Alvarez at West Ham? - The West Ham WayWest Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has made one appearance for West Ham so far this season. When it seemed like Edson Alvarez was going to stick around just before the season started, a lot of Hammers fans were excited. A former Champions League star, captain of the Mexico National team, was going to be playing...

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Mavropanos and Mukasa keep shining | West Ham international round-up - The West Ham WayKonstantinos Mavropanos was brilliant as Greece beat Germany 1-0 in Augsburg. It’s been a very indifferent few days for some of the Hammers representing their nations in this new September/October international break; some had excellent, some disasters. Two players who usually get called up, Tomas Soucek and Edson Alvarez, didn’t make their countries’ squads due...

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Man City's verdict means West Ham must get promoted - The West Ham WayThe results of the 115 charges against Manchester City have been a long time coming, but the outcome now brings more urgent to east London

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Arsenal and Tottenham "step up interest" in Bayer Leverkusen prodigyAccording to a report from England, Arsenal and Tottenham have accelerated their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza.

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Championship football is making England players out of our Hammers - The West Ham WayTwo West Ham players started for England's Under-20s on Friday. Not as a reward for being promising. Due to opportunities in a team that is fighting for promotion

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West Ham's right-back dilemma | Who starts - Veltman or KWP? - The West Ham WayBy The_BoleynBoys on X The RB slot at the club is probably our most competitive position. KWP – experienced now, could play in the lower end of the PL without a doubt. Veltman – even more experienced than KWP and spent 6 years in the Brighton side who we’ve seen go from strength to strength....

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Tuchel wants players who want England? He's got one at West Ham - The West Ham WayThomas Tuchel has made his feelings clear. Players who miss training miss out

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International break is a HUGE opportunity for this West Ham midfielder - The West Ham WayWest Ham have had a hectic start to the season, but they are now a week into an almost three-week international break. An international break doesn’t mean a break for everyone, however, for obvious reasons. Some of our players are representing their countries in the Nations League or other tournaments. Mads Hermansen, Dinos Mavropanos, and...

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Young West Ham star poised to sign new deal at the club - The West Ham WayWest Ham are planning to offer midfielder Mohamadou Kante a new and improved contract, according to The Athletic. The 20-year-old, who signed from Paris FC, has been a revelation for us so far this season in the Championship, and the club wants to reward him for his growing importance to the first team. The Frenchman,...

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Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 5 starting XIsWe take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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West Ham's huge £40 million surprise this season - The West Ham WayWest Ham defender Maximillian Kilman is proving his haters wrong this season. When West Ham were relegated, the defence, especially in the first half of the season was a huge reason for this. Mavropanos and Kilman was a weak partnership in the Premier League they just couldn’t keep the ball out of the net. In...

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West Ham Really Can't Give Disappointing Winger "Another Chance" - The West Ham WaySomehow, Maxwel Cornet is still at West Ham. And somehow, there are still fans that believe he should be given another chance under Nuno Espírito Santo. Mind you, the number of Hammers fans of that opinion has greatly diminished in recent seasons. In his four years (FOUR YEARS) at West Ham, Cornet has done very...

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Leverkusen talent Minutillo hoping for first team action next seasonThe 16-year-old made ambitious statements regarding his future Leverkusen career and goals for next season.

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West Ham given path to owning the London Stadium - The West Ham WayWest Ham appear to have finally been given a green light to put forward a proposal to own the London Stadium. In what has no doubt been the long term overall objective, it’s appears the fact we have seen changes at the top of the club – notably Karren Brady no longer there, appears to...

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Piroe or Pablo? | Who is the right partner for Taty Castellanos - The West Ham WayNuno Espirito Santo has yet to decide his starting strike partnership at West Ham.

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Robson’s Hammers give night to remember - The West Ham WayJoel Kerr made it a European night to remember as our Under-21s opened their Premier League International Cup campaign with a hard-earned 2-0 win over VCF Mestalla at Chigwell Construction Stadium

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What is next for Amanda Staveley & West Ham? - The West Ham WayThis week it's anticipated that Companies House will rubber stamp the changes in the West Ham ownership following the sale of the Gold family shares, but where does the leave Amanda Staveley?

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Six candidates for Bundesliga Player of the Month award for September revealedThe six candidates for the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for September have been revealed.

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West Ham Striker On Fire After Returning Home - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s Niclas Füllkrug is on fire in the Bundesliga. No, that’s not a new type of injury the German has sustained – although I wouldn’t put it past him. The 33-year-old has been in great form at Werder Bremen since his loan move from the Hammers in August. Following his return to Bremen, Füllkrug...

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Could West Ham sign this former PL club legend on a free transfer? - The West Ham WayWest Ham United could make a move for former Brighton player Solly March.

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Frozen out West Ham midfielder could still have a big part to play - The West Ham Waydescription

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"I still have to wait and see" – Doué to miss Leverkusen's clash with MainzThe Ivorian suggested he should be back in action sometime after their Matchday 5 clash with FSV Mainz 05 in early October.

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Diaby sees himself at “70 percent” after Leverkusen returnHaving returned to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, Moussa Diaby has admitted that he is still some way off his best.

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Hammers punch-up is welcome after it lacked at the Den - The West Ham WayThe news that West Ham had a rumble with the Millwall players & staff in the tunnel after the game was welcome in a way, especially after seeing very little of it on the pitch

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Was relegation a blessing for West Ham? - The West Ham WayThe Championship has given our Hammers clarity, hunger and early momentum. It did not gift us a fairy tale. Blessings are earned after the fall — not handed out with the drop

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One Appearance- What is the point of West Ham's latest signing? - The West Ham Waydescription

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West Ham United's surprise star is crucial for promotion hopes - The West Ham Waydescription

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Gallagher can’t find the spit, so Hammers star in line to be cleared? - The West Ham WayDermot Gallagher has looked at the Castellanos–Marschall flashpoint and says there’s no clear evidence it happened

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Should West Ham's Millwall game changer be a guaranteed starter? - The West Ham Waydescription

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Jarrod Bowen has been robbed once again by Thomas Tuchel - The West Ham Waydescription

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The future of West Ham's hero at Millwall away - The West Ham Waydescription

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Sunderland star and former Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka admits obtaining fake Covid vaccination certificateFormer Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka has admitted that he obtained a Covid vaccination certificate without actually being vaccinated.

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Three weeks off - and West Ham must then be ready for serious battle - The West Ham WayNuno says the international break will be useful. Fine. Use it. Millwall showed exactly why our balance still isn’t right — and QPR won’t wait for us to figure it out on the pitch

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Olise runs riot, Dortmund go clear and Weiser completes dream return - 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 4Michael Olise hit a hat-trick, Borussia Dortmund reached the international break with a perfect record, and Mitchell Weiser marked his Weserstadion return in unforgettable fashion. Here are the five big talking points from the Bundesliga weekend.

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Demichelis gives Gruda injury update and offers verdict on Leverkusen defeatAfter RB Leipzig's 2-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, Martín Demichelis provided an injury update on Brajan Gruda, who was forced off, and shared his thoughts on the performance.

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Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 4Here's our Team of the Week for Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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One game for Kanté — and Hammers cult hero is born at The Den - The West Ham WayConfirmed: our French midfielder only misses QPR. That red was ugly — and exactly what we needed

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Schick’s acrobatic finish helps Leverkusen see off LeipzigA closely fought first half between two of the Bundesliga’s top sides ultimately turned into a comfortable evening for Bayer Leverkusen. Patrik Schick and Miguel Gutiérrez scored either side of half-time to secure a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig.

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Confirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB LeipzigHere are the confirmed lineups for the Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig at the BayArena.

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West Ham should be worried about Mavropanos and Kilman - The West Ham Waydescription

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“It’s like coming home” – Moussa Diaby on his return to Bayer LeverkusenMoussa Diaby discussed his return to German football in an exclusive interview with the Bundesliga (DFL).

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Bundesliga coaching great Peter Hermann dies at 74German football is mourning the death of coaching icon Peter Hermann.

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'Silence them early' | Millwall vs West Ham instant starting XI reaction - The West Ham WayNuno Espírito Santo has made five changes to the team to face Millwall this afternoon. It’s almost time for the big one. The players are at the Den, and the starting lineup is official. These are the eleven players that will represent West Ham from the start against arch-rivals Millwall. The starting XI: Hermansen; Walker-Peters,...

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Team News | Millwall vs West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham today head south of the river for the renewed Dockers Derby to take on rivals Millwall at the Den

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“More bothered” | Insider says result more important for West Ham v Millwall clash - The West Ham WayWest Ham must focus on getting all three points today at Millwall and carry on the momentum built of late

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"Completed" | ExWHUEmployee | West Ham keeper heads out on loan - The West Ham WayWest Ham have agreed a short term loan of Tommy Goodger to Brentwood Town, its been reported by ExWHUEmployee

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Millwall manager gets his excuses in ahead of West Ham clash - The West Ham WayMillwall manager Alex Neil has already made excuses ahead of this weekend’s clash with West Ham. East and South London fans are looking forward to what should be a clash for the ages as the Hammers take on the Lions for the first time since 2012 at the Den on Saturday. However, someone who might […]

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'Six changes? Soucek to return?' | Expected West Ham XI for huge Millwall clash - The West Ham WayWest Ham are expected to make wholesale changes for the 100th Dockers Derby on Saturday lunchtime. This is a game the Hammers simply have to win, not necessarily for our promotion chances, but for pride. This is the first time we’ve played Millwall in 14 years. The last time we played against them, we were […]

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'Six changes? Soucek to return?' | Expected West Ham XI for huge Millwall clash - The West Ham WayWest Ham are expected to make wholesale changes for the 100th Dockers Derby on Saturday lunchtime. This is a game the Hammers simply have to win, not necessarily for our promotion chances, but for pride. This is the first time we’ve played Millwall in 14 years. The last time we played at the Den, we...

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Millwall manager gets his excuses in ahead of West Ham clash - The West Ham WayMillwall manager Alex Neil has already made excuses ahead of this weekend’s clash with West Ham. East and South London fans are looking forward to what should be a clash for the ages as the Hammers take on the Lions for the first time since 2012 at the Den on Saturday. However, someone who might...

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Leverkusen begin Europa League campaign with 2-0 victory over CeljeAn own goal from Svit Seslar and a late second helped Leverkusen overcome a stubborn Celje side and begin their Europa League campaign with three points.

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Positives to take despite Carabao Cup loss to Fulham - The West Ham WayBy @The_BoleynBoys on X Up for the Cup? Not so much. It’s never welcome a loss in football but we’ve dealt with a lot worse. That said, I actually thought we played okay! A little rotation from the league with Millwall in mind I’m sure. Surprisingly the back 4 which didn’t change (only KWP starting...

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Confirmed Europa League lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje Here are the confirmed starting XIs for this evening’s Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Celje at the BayArena.

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Calf injury rules Guéla Doué out of action for LeverkusenThe Côte d'Ivoire international has suffered a muscle problem in his calf that will rule him out indefinitely.

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Leverkusen intend to upgrade and extend contract of Ibrahim MazaMaza has produced a goal and assist in the Bundesliga's opening these fixtures for Bayer Leverkusen.

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“Difference” | Insider states why West Ham fell to Fulham loss - The West Ham WayWest Ham felt the effects of Premier League quality in our Carabao Cup exit to Fulham this week

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Stuttgart star turned down Leverkusen switchVfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller reportedly turned down interest from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window.

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Leverkusen keen to extend youngster’s contract amid interest from England, Barcelona and AtléticoBayer Leverkusen are keen to extend Ibrahim Maza’s contract beyond 2030 amid interest from Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid.

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Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 4 starting XIsWe take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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Leverkusen boss Martinez confirms goalkeeping choice for European nightsMark Flekken will remain in goal for Bayer Leverkusen’s European nights.

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Fulham loss a reminder of what is ahead for West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s loss to Fulham in the Carabao Cup was a stark reminder of what lies ahead in east London in the not too distant future

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Early Team News | West Ham vs Fulham - The West Ham WayWest Ham tonight host Fulham in the Carabao Cup 3rd round at the London Stadium, as we look to make it 5 wins on the spin in all competitions

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Why does Fulham manager Álvaro Arbeloa dislike West Ham? - The West Ham WayFormer West Ham defender Álvaro Arbeloa returns to London Stadium tonight as Fulham manager. The phrase ‘former West Ham defender’ when talking about Real Madrid, Liverpool, Spain, and all-round football legend Álvaro Arbeloa sounds silly. However, he did play for the Hammers, which I don’t think too many neutral fans would know. And I wouldn’t...

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'Toe-to-Toe' | Championship West Ham should beat Premier League Fulham - The West Ham WayWest Ham United host Premier League side Fulham tonight in the Carabao Cup. Just three places separate the Hammers and the Cottagers, as top of the Championship and 18th in the Premier League battle it out for a place in the fourth round of the League Cup. We are all expecting West Ham to make...

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"If he's fit, he'll play" – Martínez coy on Maza availability as Leverkusen face CeljeMartínez offered a brief updated on Ibrahim Maza and his plans to keep trust in Mark Flekken for their Europa League opener.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje preview: Team news & predicted lineupsTeam news, predicted lineups and key insights ahead of Bayer Leverkusen vs. NK Celje in the 2026/27 Europa League.

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Bayer Leverkusen star highly doubtful for Europa League openerBayer Leverkusen are sweating over the fitness of Ibrahim Maza ahead of their Europa League opener against Celje on Wednesday.

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Modern West Ham Great To Lead Tribute To Legendary Hammers Hero - The West Ham WayOn Monday, it was announced that legendary West Ham goalkeeper Luděk Mikloško had sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer. The former goalkeeper, who passed away at the age of 64, played for the Irons between 1990 and 1998, becoming a hero in the East End of London. Mikloško had been battling tumours...

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Nuno is FINALLY getting the best out of West Ham's centre-back partnership - The West Ham WayMax Kilman and Konstantinos Mavropanos are getting back to their best at West Ham in the Championship. In the last couple of matches, a partnership between West Ham’s central defenders Mavropanos and Kilman really seems to be blooming in front of our eyes. Two players who have not had too many ups and a lot...

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Fulham fixture is 'PERFECT' preparation for West Ham ahead of Millwall derby - The West Ham WayWest Ham face Fulham in the Carabao Cup tomorrow before the big one vs Millwall on Saturday. The Hammers, like every other team in the EFL, have had a lot of fixture congestion over the past few weeks, and with the big one against Millwall on Saturday, the last thing we wanted was another game...

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Ludo is & will forever be a West Ham legend - The West Ham WayThe news of the passing of Ludek Miklosko is a heartbreaking one for West Ham fans without a doubt

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Rolfes denies Leverkusen's interest in Benzema: "Our squad is complete"The Leverkusen chief seemed to suggest that there will be no additions made to the squad for now.

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Ex-Real Madrid star Karim Benzema reportedly in talks with LeverkusenThe former Galacticos striker has been in talks with the Rhineland club. However, for the moment, it is doubtful that Benzema will arrive in Germany's first division anytime soon.

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DFB announces 2025/26 Fritz Walter Medal winnersFrancis Onyeka, Kennet Eichhorn, Maj Schneider and Mirja Kropp have been awarded gold as the DFB revealed the latest recipients of the prestigious Fritz Walter Medal.

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Kretinsky owes West Ham fans clarity & vision for the future - The West Ham WayWest Ham fans have been patient since relegation, but it’s wearing thin with Daniel Kretinsky who owes supporters a statement of what his intentions & visions are. The Czech billionaire is now the largest shareholder at the club on 46%, following the latest battle for power at the club – as Amanda Staveley & co...

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‘Credit to Nuno!’ | Wrexham thrashing shows West Ham manager has turned it around - The West Ham WaySix-sational! What a win. What a performance. After the first 5 minutes, I seriously wondered if we were in for another long night but how wrong I was. I thought Nuno got the team selection spot on, and for once, I think everyone agreed with it. The Pablo argument can finally be put to bed....

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West Ham are looking like a side that is ready to starting imposing and dominating the Championship this season - The West Ham WayWest Ham are looking like a side that is ready to starting imposing and dominating the Championship this season

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West Ham Have Become Set-Piece GODS In The Championship - The West Ham WayWest Ham have been devastating from set pieces so far this season. In four of their seven league games this campaign, the Irons have scored from a set piece. Max Kilman set the tone on the opening day against Burnley, when his header from a corner opened the Hammers’ account for the season. Since then,...

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“Expectation” | Hammers insider buzzing & says more should follow - The West Ham WayWest Ham’s emphatic win over Wrexham is one that can be built upon & repeated with the squad we have

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Michael Gregoritsch reacts after becoming Augsburg’s Bundesliga record scorerMichael Gregoritsch expressed his pride after overtaking Alfred Finnbogason as Augsburg’s Bundesliga record goalscorer, despite his brace not being enough to secure victory against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Schick rescues Leverkusen as Augsburg surrender perfect startPatrik Schick’s late backheel rescued a point for Bayer Leverkusen as Augsburg were denied a third successive Bundesliga victory in a thrilling encounter at the WWK Arena.

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Ibrahim Maza sets ambitious Bayer Leverkusen target: 'It's not impossible'Ibrahim Maza believes reaching 30 goal contributions this season is not impossible as the Bayer Leverkusen youngster looks to build on his promising start to the campaign.

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'It was coming!' | West Ham play Wrexham off the park - The West Ham WayWest Ham regained their place at the top of the league with a 6-0 thrashing of Wrexham. The Welsh side might welcome us to Wrexham on Disney+; however, it wasn’t a very welcome first visit to Stratford for the Red Dragons on Friday night. West Ham United completely played Wrexham AFC off the park on...

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Strikers 'thankfully' return | West Ham XI vs Wrexham reaction - The West Ham WayNuno has made a couple of suprising changes to the team to face Wrexham. The Portuguese manager has made five changes to the starting XI as the Hammers look to regain their place on the top of the Championship. The starting XI: Hermansen; Veltman, Mavropanos, Kilman, Morato; Bowen, Mukasa, Engels, Solomon; Pablo, Taty. Joel Veltman...

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Early Team News | West Ham vs Wrexham - The West Ham WayWest Ham tonight take on league-climbers Wrexham at the London Stadium as we look to return to top of the Championship table

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West Ham will make it four wins in a row vs Wrexham tonight: Pre-match thoughts - The West Ham WayWest Ham host Wrexham AFC tonight with a chance to make it four wins in a row. This is a massive game for Wrexham; this will be the biggest crowd the Welsh club has ever played in front of. Manager Phil Parkinson has said himself that it’s huge. However, it’s potentially even bigger for West...

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Augsburg vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: Hosts out to maintain 100% recordAugsburg will look to maintain their 100% start to the season when they play host to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

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Staveley issues warning to Sullivan: Sell West Ham stake now - The West Ham WayAmanda Staveley has issued has awaited statement in regards to her failed attempts to acquire the 25.1% of the Gold family shares

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West Ham Are Proving That Championship Football Is Actually... Fun? - The West Ham WayWest Ham fans have had an interesting reaction to life in the Championship so far this season. There was genuine despair when Nuno Espírito Santo’s side were relegated from the Premier League back in May. For the first time in over a decade, the Irons were staring down the barrel of the second tier and...

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Augsburg's Baum casts doubt over injured Kade ahead of Leverkusen testThe talented midfielder has not participated in squad training all week and looks set to miss Saturday's game at home to Bayer Leverkusen.

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Some potential American transfer targets for West Ham - The West Ham WayWest Ham are back in the Championship, ending a 14-year stay in the top flight in the process. The club is capable of reaching the Premier League at the first opportunity, though, despite a few key players being in poor form at the moment. However, whether it’s in January or next summer following a glorious promotion campaign, acquisitions need to be made

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Jarrod Bowen is proving he's the best-ever Championship player - The West Ham WayWest Ham captain Jarrod Bowen’s numbers have been brilliant so far this season. Before the start of the season, before he had even kicked a ball for the Hammers in the division, people were saying Jarrod Bowen is the best ever player to play in the second tier of English football. Six games in, with...

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Smash and grab at Bolton | Nuno has work to do at West Ham despite 3-2 win - The West Ham WayBy @The_BoleynBoys on X Can they do it on a cold Tuesday night in Bolton? Of course they can and in front of 4,500 travelling West Ham fans! As usual, the claret and blue army showed why they’re the best in the land, whilst reminding David Sullivan in full voice why we don’t want him...