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Who could play right back for West Ham if Zabaleta needs rest?- Other RB options for Pellegrini

November 29, 2018 By West Ham Blog 1 Comment

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini revealed in today’s press conference that the club would have to find another right back apart from Pablo Zabaleta to play during their busy set of fixtures in December. Ryan Fredericks was the backup to Zabaleta, but the former’s injury has left West Ham’s depth at RB looking shaky. Pellegrini has said that he does not expect Zabaleta at his age to play all seven fixtures next month.

Last season, West Ham also tried out Michail Antonio and Sam Byram at right back, but the latter’s now on loan at Forest, while the former has been employed as a winger-cum-striker under Pellegrini. [Read more…]

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Referee announced for Newcastle v West Ham- Magpies have lost all their Premier League games under him!

November 28, 2018 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

The referee for West Ham’s weekend clash against Newcastle United has been officially announced as Paul Tierney. This is the beginning of a crucial run of winnable (at least on paper!) fixtures for the Hammers and Newcastle’s past record under Tierney will give them more confidence ahead of this Round 14 clash at St.James’ Park.

The Magpies, in FOUR attempts so far, have NOT won a Premier League game in which Tierney was the man in the middle. All four games ended in losses for Newcastle and West Ham will be more than hopeful of breaking the three game winning streak of Rafa Benitez’s men.

Newcastle, it must be remembered, did the DOUBLE over West Ham last season, winning 3-0 at home and 3-2 at the London Stadium. [Read more…]

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West Ham 0-4 Man City | Same number of attempts as City and eight times as many corners, but defeat!

November 27, 2018 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

The headline pretty much tells it all. West Ham haven’t been a walkover for top six sides in the Premier League this season, more so at home. The pre-game predictions for this game had City as easy winners. The end scoreline may not have suggested so, but West Ham gave Pep Guardiola’s men a fair run for their money. The Spanish gaffer even agreed in the end that his “City side were lucky” and “nowhere near their best”.

West Ham had the same number of attempts as City and had eight corners, compared to their solitary one, but were on the receiving end of a humbling 4-0 scoreline. A better attacking side with more lethal finishers all round- West Ham this season have been heavily reliant on Arnautovic and Anderson for goals, might have even upset City here. [Read more…]

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West Ham v Man City predictions- How do the pundits reckon the Hammers will fare against Pep Guardiola’s men?

November 24, 2018 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

West Ham’s first game after the international break sees Manuel Pellegrini’s men host league leaders Man City. The fixture will be refereed by Andre Marriner, under whom Man City beat Huddersfield 6-1 earlier this season.

The Hammers have lost their last five games against City across all competitions and one needs to go back to the time current Irons gaffer Manuel Pellegrini was at the Etihad as MCFC boss for West Ham’s last win over the Citizens.

The home side are definitely up against it this weekend, although their performances against the top sides has been encouraging this season. Bar that opening day loss to Liverpool, none of their games against the top six has been a walkover for the opposition. [Read more…]

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Referee announced for Man City clash- West Ham to play first game in over a year under him!

November 21, 2018 By West Ham Blog Leave a Comment

The referee for West Ham’s home game this weekend against league leaders Manchester City has been announced. 47 year old Andre Marriner will take charge of this clash, which will be West Ham’s first under him in over a year! He will be assisted by Scott Ledger and Simon Long, with Keith Stroud set to serve as the fourth official

Which was the last West Ham game before this City clash to be refereed by Marriner?

West Ham’s last game under Marriner came on November 19, 2017, with Watford beating the Hammers 2-0 at Vicarage Road.

Has Marriner been in charge of a West Ham-Man City Premier League game previously?

Yes, Marriner was in charge when City beat West Ham 3-1 at the Etihad in Round 3 of the 2016/17 season. [Read more…]

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