What a difference a couple of months makes. Around the holiday period, West Ham United manager David Moyes was openly discussing the idea of contract extension talks with the club. Now, if the losing streak continues, Moyes may not even see out his current deal (which expires at the end of the season). There is already talk of potential Moyes replacement candidates. … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News vs Brentford: Moyes, Paqueta, Phillips
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West Ham Team News at Sheffield: Alvarez, Fornals, Bowen, Benrahma
The problems are really starting to mount now for West Ham United. The list of unavailable players, due to various reasons, is growing. We have also seen nothing done in the January transfer window, as a way towards filling those holes. Not to mention a FA Cup early exit (at the hands of a mid-table Championship side), after which manager David Moyes gave a less than … [Read more...] about West Ham Team News at Sheffield: Alvarez, Fornals, Bowen, Benrahma
West Ham United Team News vs Man City: Soucek, Alvarez, Coufal
For West Ham United, the team fitness news looks pretty good heading into the headliner fixture versus Manchester City. Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal are back available for selection. Although there is a new availability question, in the form of Edson Alvarez. The Mexican international is scheduled to return from CONCACAF competition duty to the team very late, and that … [Read more...] about West Ham United Team News vs Man City: Soucek, Alvarez, Coufal
Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal
Premier League champions Manchester United have defeated league leaders Arsenal by a goal at Old Trafford. Courtesy of a sublime header by Robin Van Persie, United have reduced the gap at the top of the table to 5 points. Going into the fixture, it was expected that the game meant more to United than to Arsenal. A loss to their competitor from North London would have meant a … [Read more...] about Manchester United strikers gun down Arsenal
Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes
September 21, 2003, Old Trafford… Referee Steve Bennett sends off Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the 80th minute for kicking out at Manchester United’s striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy. 10 minutes later, Diego Forlan is brought down in the penalty area by Martin Keown and United are awarded a spot kick. Up steps Van Nistelrooy, undeterred from taking up the responsibility despite … [Read more...] about Manchester United v Arsenal: The battle resumes
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
Six games without a defeat and three wins in a row – that’s precisely what the doctor ordered for David Moyes and co. It is the sort of run that one would expect from Manchester United around this time of the year. However, David Moyes will be more than cautious to fall into the trap of statistics and record books. We are witnessing a different United. One that is being … [Read more...] about Manchester United vs Real Sociedad: Prediction