Tag: West Ham United

West Ham United Football Club, commonly known as West Ham or “The Hammers,” is a professional soccer club based in London, England. The club was founded in 1895 and has competed in the English football league system since its formation. They are currently playing in the Premier League which is the top tier of English football.

West Ham United has had some success throughout its history. They have won the FA Cup three times, in 1964, 1975, and 1980. They have also won the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1965 and the Intertoto Cup in 1999. The club also have 9 second-place finishes in the top flight of English football.

The team plays its home matches at the London Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 60,000. The club has a large and passionate fan base and their main rivals are traditionally considered to be Tottenham Hotspur, matches between the two teams are known as “The East London Derby”.

Over the years, many of the world’s best players have played for West Ham, including legends such as Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst, Paolo Di Canio, and Carlos Tevez. The team is currently managed by David Moyes.

West Ham United are considered to be a team that often punches above its weight. The team is known for its disciplined, hard-working and resilient approach, and despite not having the resources of some of the bigger clubs, they consistently compete well and aim to finish in the top half of the league.

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Player ratings: Alexis Sanchez baby!

December is off to a good start with a huge 5-1 win away to struggling West Ham.

Wenger – This is what Alexis Sanchez has shown

Arsene Wenger praised Alexis Sanchez following his hattrick against West Ham on Saturday.
Alexis Sanchez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrate v West Ham

Ferdinand and Wright urge Arsenal to give Alexis what he wants

Rio Ferdinand, alongside Ian Wright on the BT Sport panel, has urged Arsenal to pay Alexis Sanchez whatever he wants.
Hector Bellerin

‘Stop it!’ Bellerin amazed by Alexis Sanchez

Hector Bellerin proved he's one of us during Arsenal's 5-1 victory over West Ham, tweeting Alexis Sanchez to 'stop it' after he completed his hattrick.

Amazing Alexis Sanchez secures deserved Arsenal win v West Ham

Arsenal went into the London derby against West Ham hoping for three points in order to keep the pressure on league leaders, Chelsea, who'd just beaten Manchester City 3-1.
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Arsenal linked with Payet amid rumours of another new deal – report

Reports that Arsenal are after West Ham's Dimitri Payet have spread to the foreign press.
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Preview: West Ham v Arsenal

After Arsenal's unbeaten run was ended in underwhelming fashion in an EFL Cup quarter-final against Southampton on Wednesday, it's a welcome return to Premier League football for Arsène Wenger's side.
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Predicted 4-2-3-1 Arsenal lineup v West Ham – Walcott, Alexis back

After crashing out of the EFL Cup to Southampton midweek, Arsenal are expected to field a very different starting XI against West Ham on Saturday.

Opposition preview infograph – All Arsenal need to know about West Ham

Arsenal have been largely dominant over West Ham over previous matches but can we continue?

Watch: Bilic and Wenger talk West Ham v Arsenal, injuries + more

Slaven Bilic and Arsene Wenger both spoke to the press on Friday ahead of the London derby on Saturday evening.
Arsenal team news

Team news – Bad news for Cazorla, Elneny faces late test

Arsene Wenger had all the latest news on the Arsenal team ahead of their trip to West Ham on Saturday, including news on Santi Cazorla's surgery.
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Injury blow for West Ham is boost for Arsenal

West Ham are set to be without Diafra Sakho after the forward picked up a hamstring injury that is set to sideline him for another four weeks.

Arsenal target Hamilton Academical midfielder Ronan Hughes – report

Just about every club in England is currently being linked with Hamilton Academical midfielder Ronan Hughes.
Arsenal youth

U18s: West Ham 1-1 Arsenal – match report

Edward Nketiah continued his impressive goalscoring run, netting his 8th goal of the u18 Barclays Premier League season - but it was not enough for Kwame Ampadu's youngsters to secure all three points in a top-of-the-table clash with West Ham.

Arsenal interested in young attacking Argentine – report

Arsenal, as well as about 106 other teams, are apparently keeping an eye on a 17-year-old the Sun is hailing as an "Argentinian whizkid": Naza Bazan Vera.
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Wenger – London Stadium fights not good for safe standing

Arsene Wenger appeared frustrated at his presser on Friday morning when speaking about the fights, which took place between West Ham and Chelsea fans with safe standing coming up for discussion
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Iwobi – Akpom and I used to train with West Ham

Alex Iwobi has revealed to Match of the Day Magazine that he and Chuba Akpom trained for both West Ham and Arsenal for three years.

Confirmed – Bacca wanted Arsenal move

According to West Ham manager Slaven Bilić, AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca rejected a move to the Hammers earlier this summer as he was waiting for a potential move to Arsenal.

Lyon president: ‘We turned down €50m bid from West Ham for Lacazette’

Lyon president, Jean-Michel Aulas, has confirmed that the Ligue 1 club turned down a €50m bid for Alexandre Lacazette from West Ham this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and VfL Wolfsburg at the Emirates Stadium on July 26, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wilshere reportedly not going to West Ham after all

Sky Sports' Kaveh Solhekol claims that West Ham aren't interested in Jack Wilshere, despite reports.

Wilshere linked with loan move to multiple European clubs, West Ham favourites

Jack Wilshere has been linked with a loan move to multiple clubs with West Ham being favourites.
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Injury League: Arsenal down to fifth

Arsenal were bumped down to fourth spot in this week's Premier League Injury League courtesy of West Ham picking up another two injured players.

West Ham boss hints at Bony signing… oh dear

West Ham could be about to sign supposed Arsenal target Wilfried Bony if Slaven Bilic's recent comments are anything to go by.
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Wednesday Arsenal recap: Wenger’s future, Paul Pogba, Mahrez bid + more

Wednesday was full of the usual fun - I mean that sarcastically, of course - and some news.
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Galatasaray pull out of Debuchy deal – report

Galatasaray are the latest club to reportedly pull out of signing Mathieu Debuchy.

West Ham have not bid €50m for Lacazette despite reports

West Ham Season Ticket Holder and blogger, Sean Whetstone, claims that the Hammers have not bid €50m for Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette despite what many are claiming.
Mathieu Debuchy

Bordeaux manager ‘Arsenal wanted too much for him’

Mathieu Debuchy will not be returning to Bordeaux next season after Arsenal asked the French side for too much money.

Icardi latest – Inter reportedly line up replacement amid Arsenal interest

The Italian media appear to be reporting that Inter Milan are lining up a move for AC Milan's Carlos Bacca but is there anything to it.

Arsenal turn down Gibbs loan move to West Ham but why?

Arsenal are rumoured to have turned down a loan move for Kieran Gibbs with West Ham.
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Vermaelen set for Arsenal return? lol

Thomas Vermaelen has been linked with a move back to Arsenal but it doesn't look likely.

Bacca to Arsenal – what we know and what we don’t

Carlos Bacca seems to be holding out for a Champions League club as he continues to be linked with Arsenal.

Milan want €30m Arsenal Bacca bid – report

AC Milan are hoping that Arsenal will offer €30m for Carlos Bacca after the player refused to move to West Ham.

Breakdown: Tyrell Robinson and his West Ham transfer

Arsenal youngster, Tyrell Robinson, is on the verge of a switch to West Ham if recent reports are to be believed.

Why rumours of Arsenal’s Icardi interest don’t make sense

Arsenal are still, rather oddly, being linked to Mauro Icardi, despite the fact that he confirmed he wouldn't be leaving Inter Milan in May.

Ozil and Xhaka among 10 best at Euro 2016

Mesut Ozil and new boy Granit Xhaka have been named in the top ten best performing players at this year's Euros so far.

Wenger: ‘Talented’ Payet too inconsistent for Arsenal (and he’s right)

Despite scoring two goals in as many games in Euro 2016, Arsene Wenger insists that Dimitri Payet hasn't always been this consistent.

Why West Ham chairman is right about ‘mad’ Vardy money

David Sullivan, West Ham's chairman, believes the 'mad' money we're willing to throw at the Jamie Vardy would blow their current wage structure.

West Ham not in for Theo or Ox despite reports

Despite reports declaring that West Ham were willing to pay £25m for Theo Walcott this summer, Youth Supporters Club chairman, Jack Sullivan, insists they're not.

Report: Arsenal watching Oxford as West Ham talks stall

Arsenal are watching the situation in east London as West Ham United and Reece Oxford struggle through contract talks.

Former Gunner Havard Nordtveit completes move to West Ham

West Ham United have announced the signing of former Arsenal reserve team captain Havard Nordtveit.