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

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MATCH TIMELINE

90'

A. Adli

89'

J. Frimpong

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R. AndrichF. Wirtz

86'

M. Kovar

T. Soucek

85'

85'

E. Palacios

M. CornetE. Alvarez

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B. JohnsonV. Coufal

84'

K. Zouma

79'

V. Coufal

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J. Bowen

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68'

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

What's Buzzing

WestHamWorld.co.uk

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

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

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

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Patrik's 7th league goal of the season ⚽️

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Marco Grüll to Niclas Füllkrug is best assist-to-goalscorer combination in the Bundesliga this season, yielding 3 goals. ⚽️🅰️

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

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Bayern frustrated, Stuttgart bounce back and Elversberg run riot – 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 8Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played out a gripping Klassiker, Stuttgart shocked Bayer Leverkusen with a statement win, while Elversberg continued to impress in their debut Bundesliga campaign. Here are five things we learned from Matchday 8.

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

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

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DFB-Pokal round of 16 draw produces several big clashesThe DFB-Pokal last-16 draw was conducted on Sunday evening.

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

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

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

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

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“A great honour” – Maza delighted after receiving Messi’s Kopa Trophy voteIbrahim Maza was honoured to receive a vote from Lionel Messi in the Kopa Trophy rankings.

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Undav unfazed by Bundesliga goal drought as Stuttgart claim important win over LeverkusenDeniz Undav insists it mattered little to him that he failed to end his goal drought on Saturday, emphasising that the most important thing was Stuttgart's win against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Demirovic at the double as Stuttgart see off LeverkusenVfB Stuttgart claimed three much-needed points with a 4-2 win at the BayArena, securing their third consecutive victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

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Confirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart Bayer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart have announced their starting lineups ahead of Saturday's Bundesliga clash at the BayArena.

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

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

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

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

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Bayer Leverkusen ultra group demands end to its own club's 50+1 exemption - Get German Football NewsBayer Leverkusen supporters' association Nordkurve12 has called for an end to its own club's longstanding exemption from German football's 50+1 ownership rule.

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

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. VfB Stuttgart preview: Werkself look to pile pressure on struggling StuttgartBayer Leverkusen welcome VfB Stuttgart to the BayArena on Saturday afternoon, with the visitors looking to put their disappointing Bundesliga start behind them.

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

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VfB Stuttgart without Angelo Stiller for Bayer Leverkusen trip - Get German Football NewsVfB Stuttgart have confirmed that Angelo Stiller will miss their Bundesliga trip to Bayer Leverkusen after suffering an adductor injury in Wednesday's DFB

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

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

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

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

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

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PSG eye Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza ahead of January transfer windowIbrahim Maza has emerged as one of Bayer Leverkusen's standout performers this season, attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Jonas Hofmann on Leverkusen role: 'Of course, I'm not happy right now!'Bayer Leverkusen defeated 1. FC Nürnberg 5-2 in the DFB-Pokal, with Jonas Hofmann making the most of his opportunity. The midfielder credited the birth of his second child for giving him a boost but admitted he remains unhappy with his current role in the team.

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

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DFB-Pokal: Captain Tapsoba leads Leverkusen's five-star comeback against NürnbergBayer Leverkusen are through to the Round of 16 in DFB-Pokal after turning a two-goal deficit against 2. Bundesliga outfit Nürnberg.

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

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Confirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. 1. FC Nürnberg Here are the lineups for the second round cup tie between Bayer Leverkusen and Nürnberg.

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Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 8 starting XIsWe take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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

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Mainz's Amiri and Brassier of Frankfurt sit out Pokal ties with knee problemsThe Mainz midfielder and Frankfurt central defender have missed their respective German Cup ties tonight with reported knee problems.

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“I hope 'Ibo' wins the Ballon d’Or one day” – Leverkusen coach backs Maza after ninth-place Kopa Trophy finishBayer Leverkusen coach Carles Martínez has sung the praises of Ibrahim Maza after the youngster finished ninth in the Kopa Trophy rankings at the Ballon d'Or awards.

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DFB-Pokal preview: Leverkusen and Freiburg host in-form 2.Bundesliga sides Nürnberg and WolfsburgHere's our preview for the meetings of Leverkusen vs. Nürnberg and Freiburg vs. Wolfsburg in the DFB-Pokal second round on Wednesday evening.

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

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

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PSG weigh up January move for Leverkusen starSky Germany reports that Paris Saint-Germain have already registered their interest in Ibrahim Maza and are considering a January move for the Bayer Leverkusen star.

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Bayern, Dortmund, Leverkusen and RB Leipzig among reported suitors for Gladbach wonderkidBayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are all reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Mönchengladbach youngster Wael Mohya.

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

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

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Bayern hold firm, Dortmund's attacking concerns persist and Gladbach finally win – 5 things we learned from Bundesliga Matchday 7Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund remain level at the top of the Bundesliga ahead of Der Klassiker, while Andrej Kramaric inspired Hoffenheim to a memorable win and Gladbach finally got off the mark. Here are five things we learned from the weekend.

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

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Referee defends controversial decision amid Bade head injury Drama in Hoffenheim winReferee Robert Hartmann has explained why he allowed play to continue following the frightening collision involving Loic Bade and Max Moerstedt during Hoffenheim's win against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Robert Andrich provides worrying account of Loic Bade injury Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Robert Andrich has revealed that teammate Loic Bade was initially unresponsive following a frightening collision during Sunday's defeat to Hoffenheim.

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Kramaric inspires Hoffenheim to convincing Leverkusen winAndrej Kramaric inspired Hoffenheim to an impressive 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, with Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt also on target as Christian Ilzer's side secured all three points.

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Confirmed lineups: TSG Hoffenheim vs. Bayer LeverkusenHere's how Hoffenheim and Bayer Leverkusen line up for their Matchday 7 Bundesliga meeting.

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

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

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

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TSG Hoffenheim vs. Bayer Leverkusen preview: In-form Werkself face improving HoffenheimHoffenheim welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the SNP Arena on Sunday afternoon, with both sides looking to build on impressive European victories in midweek.

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

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

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

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

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"I hope that one day I can play at his level" – Maza reacts to Wirtz comparisonsBayer Leverkusen prodigy Ibrahim Maza has revealed how he feels about being compared to Germany and Liverpool star Florian Wirtz.

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

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

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

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FEATURE | Bayer Leverkusen’s rise from a season of chaos - Get German Football NewsBayer Leverkusen did the unthinkable in 2023/24. They not only stopped Bayern Munich from winning the Bundesliga but also went the season unbeaten in the

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

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Hofmann double fires Leverkusen to third straight Europa League winJonas Hofmann struck twice in quick succession as Bayer Leverkusen secured a 2-0 victory over OFI Crete in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

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Victor Boniface keen to leave Leverkusen in JanuaryVictor Boniface is keen to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the January transfer window in search of regular playing time, with his prospects at the Bundesliga club having taken another hit.

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Confirmed Europa League lineups: OFI Crete vs. Bayer Leverkusen Here are the confirmed starting XIs for this evening’s Europa League clash between OFI Crete and Bayer Leverkusen at the Pankritio Stadium.

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Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 7 starting XIsWe take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 7 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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

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Jarell Quansah tight-lipped about future amid Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid interest - Get German Football NewsSpeaking ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's UEFA Europa League clash against OFI Crete on Thursday, Jarell Quansah dodged questions about his future, amid interest

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Quansah coy on Leverkusen future amid Liverpool, Arsenal and Real Madrid linksBayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah has dodged questions about his future amid reports linking him with European heavyweights Real Madrid, Arsenal and his boyhood club Liverpool.

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Erik ten Hag on Leverkusen failure: “Everyone wanted to leave!”Erik ten Hag has blamed the departure of key players following Xabi Alonso’s exit for the difficult circumstances he faced at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Juventus centre-half reportedly dreams of Bayer Leverkusen switchThe Brazilian international has changed his agent, indicating a departure from Turin could be on the horizon.

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Rolfes reveals why Hofmann was chosen over Boniface for Leverkusen's Europa League squadSimon Rolfes has explained Bayer Leverkusen's decision to select Jonas Hofmann over Victor Boniface as Martin Terrier's replacement in their Europa League squad following the Frenchman's injury.

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

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

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

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Newcastle's Thiaw and Inter's Bisseck among transfer targets Leverkusen missed out onAccording to Sport Bild, Bayer Leverkusen showed interest in as many as five German players over the summer, including Newcastle United's Malick Thiaw and Inter's Yann Bisseck, but ultimately didn't sign any of them.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 6Here's our Team of the Week for Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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Freiburg duo frustrated after Leverkusen defeat: "We didn't deserve to lose!"Here are the post-match reactions from Freiburg stars Derry Scherhant and Jan-Niklas Beste after Freiburg's 2-1 loss against Leverkusen.

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Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick hail Leverkusen partnership after Freiburg winHere are the post-match reactions from Leverkusen stars Ibrahim Maza and Patrik Schick after Leverkusen's 2-1 win against Freiburg.

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Schick makes history as Leverkusen fight back to beat FreiburgPatrik Schick continued his remarkable start to the Bundesliga season by scoring in his sixth consecutive league game, helping Bayer Leverkusen come from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1.

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Confirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. SC FreiburgBayer Leverkusen vs. SC Freiburg meet at the BayArena on Sunday afternoon, with both sides looking to improve on their impressive start to the season.

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

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

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

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

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Bayer Leverkusen vs. SC Freiburg preview: Leverkusen aim to end league leaders' unbeaten runBayer Leverkusen welcome SC Freiburg to the BayArena on Sunday, with both sides looking to continue their impressive recent form in a clash near the top of the Bundesliga table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Leverkusen midfielder Eichhorn aims to return before 2027 as he recovers from metabolic disorderDespite Bayer Leverkusen's earlier schedule to have Kennet Eichhorn back on the pitch for 2027, the 17-year-old midfielder plans to return before Christmas.

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Bayern and Dortmund hope to return to winning ways, Leaders Freiburg face Leverkusen test: Five things to look out from Bundesliga matchday 6FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund will be desperate to return to winning ways after failing to win successive matches.

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Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Madrid reportedly tracking Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian KofaneContract extension talks between Bayer Leverkusen and Christian Kofane are reportedly stalling, with several European heavyweights monitoring the young forward’s situation.

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

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

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

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Predicted Bundesliga lineups: Matchday 6 starting XIsWe take a look at the predicted starting lineups for every team ahead of Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

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

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Rolfes on latest Ben Seghir setback: "He will definitely be out this week"The Moroccan has suffered another small muscle injury ahead of Leverkusen's Matchday 2 outing in the Europa League tomorrow.

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Boniface's bench tantrum "a one-time thing" says Leverkusen chief RolfesAn unused substitute in last Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz, Boniface stormed down the tunnel. The issue has since been resolved by those in charge at the Rhineland club.

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Winter departure "likely on the cards" for Malik Tillman at LeverkusenThe USA national team player has struggled to find his feet in the Rhineland and things haven't improved since Carles Martínez took over in summer.

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

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

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Stuttgart identify former Leverkusen defender as future Jeltsch replacementThe 28-year-old, who once represented Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, could make his return to Germany but this time with Stuttgart.

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

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

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

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

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Werner Wenning confirms Leverkusen shareholders committee exit, Wolfgang Nickl to come inThere is a change coming at the end of the calendar year for the Rhineland club's shareholders committee.

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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...