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‘Brilliant performance’, ‘Class today’ – Some West Ham fans drool over 24-yr-old’s display
West Ham United picked up a thrilling 3-2 win over Leicester City in the Premier League yesterday. Goals from Jesse Lingard and Jarrod Bowen were enough to earn the three points for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers are now back in the top four and will fancy their chances of securing Champions League football for the next season. The fans were delighted with some of the performances, with Bowen leading the way by stepping up when his side needed him. The winger replaced the injured Michail Antonio and led the line well for the Hammers. The 24-year-old capped off an impressive performance with a goal and an assist. Bowen has been quite impressive since his move to West Ham, and Moyes will be hoping that the winger can continue to perform at a high level until the end of the season. It is...
West Ham join Arsenal and two other PL teams in race for goalkeeper
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng, as reported by the Sun (via West London Sport). Dieng came to QPR back in 2016, but it was not until this season before he made his breakthrough at the club. He has spent the best part of the last five years out on loan, appearing for Whitehawk, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Stevenage, Dundee and Doncaster Rovers. Dieng claims a cross in QPR’s win over Sheffield Wednesday However, following a difficult season for regular number one Joe Lumley, Dieng got his chance in the Rs’ starting XI and has been a revelation. His performances have earned him a call up to the Senegalese national team, and he is one of the leading candidates for QPR’s Player of the Season award. In January, reports claimed that ...
Moyes a ‘big fan’ of 27-yr-old, eyeing a reunion with him at West Ham next season
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is currently on loan at Aston Villa, but the midfielder has had a mixed spell with the West Midlands club. The 27-year-old started the season in red hot form, but he has regressed since then and is now struggling to get regular game time at Villa Park. It is currently unclear whether manager Dean Smith will sign the midfielder permanently at the end of this season. He is unlikely to have a future at Chelsea, especially with the likes of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz ahead of him in the pecking order. According to the Telegraph, West Ham United could be an option for Barkley in a possible loan deal next term. David Moyes is a ‘big fan’ of the former Everton star, and the Hammers may attempt to secure his services this summer. SL View: Working with Moyes could b...
Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple
The 31st round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway last night, with Wolverhampton Wanderers securing a 1-0 victory at Fulham – Adama Traore bagged the winner in stoppage time. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made seven changes to his starting XI for their home game against Leeds United. Ruben Dias and Kevin de Bruyne are amongst the players who drop down to the bench, while Sergio Aguero misses out completely. The lads to face Leeds! 💪 XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Fernandinho (C), Zinchenko, Bernardo, Torres, Sterling, Jesus SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Dias, ...
‘West Ham are fortunate to have him’ – Hammers star receives glowing praise from Lampard
Erstwhile Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was keen on bringing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice to the Stamford Bridge last summer. The Blues legend was shown the exit door in January following a run of woeful results, and Thomas Tuchel was brought in to replace him. West Ham and Chelsea are both fiercely competing for one of the Champions League spots, and David Moyes’ side might not have had a chance had Rice been sold to the Blues last summer. Lampard might have been able to keep his job if he had such a player within his ranks, though, and he has showered praises on the England international, sending a message to the Hammers too. “Now you see him in the England squad and quickly you don’t see an England team without Declan in it,” the Chelsea legend said (via G...
Man United devise plan to sign £100m Premier League star, could propose swap deal
Manchester United could propose to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a player-plus-cash deal with Jesse Lingard moving in the opposite direction, The Athletic reports. Sportslens view: The Red Devils could be lining up a new midfielder this summer with Nemanja Matic no longer at the prime of his career at 33, while Paul Pogba’s future remains uncertain with his contract expiring in 14 months. Rice has proved to be one of the league’s leading midfielders this term, managing two tackles and two interceptions per game with an impressive pass success rate of nearly 88. He was on the radar of Chelsea last summer, but a deal never materialised. However, he could switch to United this year in a proposal that may tempt the Hammers. Lingard has been a huge success for the Hammers since...
Lingard and Garner steal the headlines, but how are the rest of Man Utd’s loanees doing this season?
Manchester United’s link with their academy is synonymous and the list of talent which has come through the ranks onto the pitch at Old Trafford is endless. However, progression into the first team isn’t something which comes easy, and even those of the most fame now – including David Beckham – sometimes have to go out on loan to prove their worth. We’ve profiled some of the United players currently out on loan this season – both young and old – and assessed what their chances are of returning to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s line-up at Old Trafford anytime soon. Jesse Lingard We’re going to start off with the players currently loaned out to clubs within the United Kingdom and undoubtedly, Jesse Lingard has started to shine since his move to West Ham United. The 28-year-old is the only name on th...
West Ham suffer huge blow as £70k-per-week star could miss most of remaining PL games
West Ham striker Michail Antonio could miss most of the Premier League run-in due to a hamstring injury. According to reports from The Times, the Hammers striker’s hamstring injury is worse than first feared. The club is unsure of how long he will be out. The report claims that his potential long-injury lay off could be a “blow to West Ham United’s bid” to qualify for the Champions League. The Hammers have punched above their weight this season, with David Moyes doing a fabulous job with the players he has at his disposal. West Ham find themselves fourth in the Premier League table, and they are expected to put up a strong fight to stay there, with several clubs like – Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham – looking to get an entry. SL View Antonio, who is on £70k-per-week wage...
West Ham monitoring the situation of 22-yr-old who has impressed in La Liga this season
West Ham United are keeping tabs on the Granada midfielder Yangel Herrera. The 22-year-old is currently on loan at the Spanish club from Manchester City and has been outstanding. The report from Goal.com adds that Southampton and several La Liga clubs are also keen on the Venezuelan midfielder. SL View: Move to West Ham seems unlikely Herrera might be brought back to City at the end of this season, with Fernandinho nearing the end of his deal at the Premier League club. The Venezuelan is a tactically intelligent midfielder who is a strong tackler and a good reader of the game. He has an impressive passing range and a good awareness of space. Apart from his defensive qualities, Herrera also has eight goals and two assists in all competitions this season. Given his talent, West Ham’s in...
West Ham might have to pay around £30m in order to sign 27-cap Int’l this summer
West Ham United are likely to attempt to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal at the end of this season. The 28-year-old joined the Hammers on a loan deal during the January transfer window, and he has been a massive hit to date. The Manchester United attacker has scored six goals with three assists since moving to the London club. Lingard has also managed to force his way into the England set-up due to his recent form. According to Daily Mail, United could demand as much as £30 million for Lingard, and they are confident of sparking a bidding war for the player. Wolverhampton Wanders, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Arsenal were linked with a move for Lingard in January. The Hammers may be unwilling to invest that kind of money on Lingard, who will have just 12 months left on hi...
‘Best out of the three’: Neville says Leeds man is actually better on the ball than Liverpool star
Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Gary Neville has showered praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Neville, while speaking on Monday Night Football for Sky Sports, has claimed that Phillips is better on the ball than both Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice. The Sky Sports pundit has suggested that Phillips will start for England at Euro 2020 this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has been arguably the best player of Leeds over the past three years. He has been converted into a holding midfielder by Marcelo Bielsa, and it has changed his career completely. Using his dynamism, energy, passing ability, intelligence, tackling qualities, and ball recovery skills, Phillips has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders i...
Declan Rice reacts to West Ham win, claims midfielder was ‘unbelievable’ last night
West Ham United picked up a 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last night. David Moyes’ side have now moved into the top four and will be aiming to qualify for the Champions League by finishing the season strongly. The visitors were without star player Declan Rice but got the job done, and the fans will be delighted with the determination shown by the players. Experienced midfielder Mark Noble filled in for Rice on the night, and he was outstanding for the Hammers. Noble’s quality and experience made a big difference in the centre of the park, and Rice took to Twitter to hail the West Ham captain’s performance. The experienced West Ham ace has regressed over the past year but stepped up when his side needed him last night. No criticism please😁. Unbelievable ...
