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Declan Rice is a long-term transfer target for Manchester United and faces Eintracht Frankfurt with West Ham in the Europa League semi-finals first leg ...

The three above him are all centre-backs. The way he sweeps up loose balls and blocks off pathways preventing passes being made do not get logged. It is only surprising that more clubs are nott interested, and that Manchester United have not already acted in getting him to Old Trafford. Then again, Rice is getting better all the time and there is perhaps just a slight delay in the world catching up. Rice is also a brilliant dribbler of the ball, regularly striding forward in possession to break the lines all on his own – again, a vital skill of the modern number six and precisely what Ten Hag will need to get United through a defensive blockade. It is the difference between a good defensive midfielder and a truly elite one, and it has never been more important than in 2022. Presumably at some point everyone will have watched Rice play a couple of games and finally this cliché will end, but given the revelation seems to hit a new pundit every week, perhaps it will take Rice moving to one of the biggest clubs in the world for his talent to be fully recognised.

Declan Rice posed for the multimedia magazine ahead of West Ham United's Europa League semi-final showdown against German Bundesliga side Eintracht ...

The winner will await Rangers or German side RB Leipzig in the final on May 18. Circle Zero Eight have profiled the West Ham star ahead of the Europa League semi-final Circle Zero Eight have profiled the West Ham star ahead of the Europa League semi-final showdown against German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

Jarrod Bowen joined West Ham United in January 2020 and as he looks back over the last few years with the club it's almost as if he can't quite believe what ...

"The dream is a reality now. Growing up, it was 'I wanted to be a footballer', it's football or nothing really," Bowen says. He's different, he doesn't want me to be the same as everyone else." "I had no bills or nothing to pay out for, but you know, you look at some of the players who were playing ... that had mortgages and kids to pay for. "I think consistency is a big word. They do attack and defend and you know, they get their rewards from it." "I mean, he's done everything," Bowen says of his father. "No matter how many times something goes wrong, there's always going to be light at the end of the tunnel. You know when I don't play well or something, he'd be the first one to tell me. "People writing us off is lovely for me because you like proving people wrong all the time," Bowen says. "It's a special game coming up." "People should think about West Ham differently now.

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With Craig Dawson likely to be the only recognised centre-back available, David Moyes will probably go with the extra protection of a back three. David Moyes, ostensibly admired but still insidiously disparaged, doesn’t get nearly enough credit for creating what is surely, with a respectful nod to the Paolo Di Canio era, the best West Ham team since the Boys of 86. This is a great piece on Yeboah from the archive. (Don’t play silly buggers and start talking about the 1999 Intertoto Cup, not on a night like tonight.) And they haven’t played in a European semi-final since 1975-76, when - of all the gin joints - they beat Eintracht Frankfurt before losing to Anderlecht in a pulsating final. This has been a terrific response from West Ham, and inevitably the goal came from a high-class set piece. And yet my favourite moment is when he decided to climb atop a pile of guys in Munich. The bad stuff is always more memorable innit.” But if you want charm, romance, great stories and a refreshing lack of entitlement, the Europa League is where it’s at. The ball deflects off a West Ham defender and away from Borre. In the end he takes a touch and is dispossessed by Hinteregger. Antonio had very little time, but it was still a chance. 35 min Knauff, the 20-year-old on loan from Dortmund, looks a player. Cresswell stretches between Knauff and Areola to make a desperate, brilliant tackle, but Knauff is able to collect the loose ball. Borre runs 40 yards and then angles a superb through pass to Knauff, charging infield from the right.

After defeating Sevilla and Lyon to reach this stage, West Ham are playing in their first European semi-final in 46 years and in a remarkable twist of fate, ...

Kostic sends a wonderful, dipping ball into the box which Cresswell has to turn behind for a corner. Frankfurt then come forward and find their danger man Kostic just outside the box. Follow live updates from West Ham vs Eintracht Frankfurt, below: 44 mins: You get the sense West Ham will be pleased to go in level. They work it out to Toure but his cross is defended well by Dawson as he chests the ball back to Areola. Follow live updates as West Ham look to continue their European run against Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals.

This fixture serves as a repeat of the 1976 European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final clash between these two sides, which ended in a famous win for the Hammers ...

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West Ham host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tonight and it should be a cracker.This is one of the biggest gam.

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The Hammers have enjoyed a superb run in the competition, beating Sevilla and Lyon so far in the knockout stages, and have reached the last four of a major ...

The Japan international,who scored twice during a group-stage meeting with Arsenal three years ago, is renowned for his vision and ability on the ball. Chances cannot be wasted at this level and now is the time to step up. Where the game will be won and lost Where the game will be won and lost David Moyes has been ramping up the pressure on striker Michail Antonio in recent weeks. Where the game will be won and lost

WEST HAM are in Europa League semi-final action against Eintracht Frankfurt.

And if Giovanni van Bronckhorst can lead his side to the Europa League title, they will get another £1.7m on top of that. And victory in the Super Cup would net them £840,000. West Ham have enjoyed a remarkable season this time around and booked their place in the last four of the Europa League after stunning Lyon in the quarter-finals. And they will be boosted by £7.2m of prize money should they go on to lift the trophy. The east Londoners have already been given £12m during their run to the final four. Victory in the Europa League would also mean the Hammers play in next season’s Super Cup, which would bring in another £3m.

Hello, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of tonight's Europa League semi-final first leg clash between West Ham and Eintracht Frankfurt.

West Ham level the scoring! West Ham have taken a lot of confidence from that equalising goal and are beginning to dominate the ball. 35' West Ham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt It is evenly poised at the London Stadium at the interval. Wow, what an effort from Benrahma! The midfielder beats a man on the edge of the box and surprises everyone by firing at goal. Benrahma proceeds to move the ball out of his feet before trying to shoot, but it flies well wide.

West Ham United continue their bid to reach a first major European final since 1976 when they play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against ...

Seventh in the Premier League against ninth in the Bundesliga with both teams having the carrot of knowing that if they triumph they will be just one game away, when the final is played on May 18 in Sevilla, from not only winning a major trophy but also qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League. 80 minutes to KO: And now we have the Frankfurt line-up too. In 1976 they lost 4-2 to Anderlecht in the final. A real challenge ahead for West Ham, who are struggling to get a foothold in this game so far as the Germans dominate possession. They'll be hoping for a similar result to this tie, though a different outcome in the final. "It has worked for them well and we have to be ready to deal with." His shot is saved by Areola, but Kamada is on to the rebound and taps it home from practically on the line. It had been coming and West Ham are level. Warning signs for the Bundesliga side though they show their danger on the break as Kostic races away after Bowen loses possession but his final ball to Borre is wayward. 25 mins: It has been a terrific response from West Ham but they cannot afford to let their guard down. 47 mins: Frankfurt have lost all four of their previous ties with English sides, most recently against Chelsea in the Europa League semi-finals in 2019. Despite still having a mathematical, but slim, chance of finishing in the top four, David Moyes signalled his intention to prioritise the Europa League by making a number of changes in Sunday's 1-0 domestic loss at Chelsea.

West Ham face a mountain to climb in Germany after Eintracht Frankfurt beat them 2-1 at the London Stadium in the first leg of their Europa League ...

West Ham had it all to do by the end. It was uncomfortable for West Ham. Eintracht simply had more to them. In the end the only consolation for West Ham was that they are still in the tie. The visitors were backed by a large travelling contingent and, more importantly, were not short of confidence on the pitch. This was their side’s first European semi-final since 1976 – through a strange quirk of fate, that was also against Frankfurt – and it was not a surprise to find the ground packed long before kick-off, the hairs on the back of the neck standing to attention when the home fans launched into a rousing rendition of I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles a the teams emerged. Eintracht Frankfurt were superior for long spells and, as David Moyes picks through a messy performance from his team, he will feel relieved that West Ham will have a chance of reaching the Europa League final when they travel to Germany next week.

Eintracht Frankfurt seized control of their Europa League semi-final against West Ham as Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada inspired a 2-1 win in the first leg ...

Moyes sent on Said Benrahma in a bid to spark his side and the Algerian was close to equalising with a long-range curler that clipped the woodwork. It was a warning West Ham failed to heed and the Germans struck with a superbly crafted move 10 minutes into the second half. It was the fastest ever goal scored in a Europa League semi-final and West Ham understandably looked shell-shocked.

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Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Tomas Soucek (West Ham United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Pablo Fornals (West Ham United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Michail Antonio (West Ham United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Jarrod Bowen (West Ham United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Goal! West Ham United 0, Eintracht Frankfurt 1. Daichi Kamada (Eintracht Frankfurt) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Goal! West Ham United 1, Eintracht Frankfurt 1. Goal! West Ham United 1, Eintracht Frankfurt 2. Assisted by Ben Johnson with a cross. Assisted by Aaron Cresswell following a set piece situation. Assisted by Declan Rice with a cross.

Match report as West Ham come undone against Eintracht Frankfurt with goals from Ansagar Knauff and Daichi Kamada giving the German side a slender advantage ...

They'll need to cope better next Thursday with what is certain to be a hostile environment in Frankfurt. The stakes are that much higher this time, though. "Leading after the first leg is always good, even though we were a little bit lucky from their bicycle kick. We're going to go there and try to win." We'll go to the second leg probably not fancied and do what we can to still make it. We made some chances and had one or two efforts, we'll have to make more next week." "We wanted these runs and we also knew West Ham are sometimes a bit passive around their box."

West Ham were unable to rise to the occasion in their first European semi-final for 46 years, as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt. David ...

In the 39th minute, West Ham found themselves exposed at the back as Knauff was played through with a ball that carved open the home side’s defence. Minutes after coming on Said Benrahma almost levelled the tie with a clever strike from outside the area, but his deflected shot looped narrowly over the goal. Manuel Lanzini stepped up to take a free-kick and lofted it into the area, with Kurt Zouma flicking the ball back across goal for Antonio to bundle it over the line. Inside the first minute, Frankfurt stunned West Ham to take the lead. West Ham tried to push for an equaliser but struggled to break through the German side’s defence and it was Frankfurt who almost wrapped it up in the 79th minute when Kamada’s deflected effort hit the woodwork. The second half started in the same fashion as the first half ended, with West Ham having a chance when Antonio picked out Soucek, but the Czech international mistimed his volley, hitting it into the ground then wide of the target.

Arsenal are currently locked in a tense battle with local rivals Tottenham Hotspur for a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League.

It may make sense for Moyes to rest Zouma against Arsenal as well given the former Chelsea star has also just come back from an injury of his own. David Moyes' men were locked in a tough match in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final, losing to Bundesliga side Frankfurt at the London Stadium - something that could make Sunday's match against Arsenal slightly easier if their opponents opt to rest some players. The north Londoners currently find themselves two points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who they are due to play away from home next month.

It should have been a historic night in London. Instead, West Ham ceded advantage to a Eintracht Frankfurt side that again made its presence felt.

West Ham can avoid that fate in the second leg next week in Germany, but they have to cope with the occasion better than they did here. Instead of this being a famous night in West Ham's modern-day history, they have the ignominious honour of becoming just the third side to lose a Europa League semifinal first leg at home. "I don't know if it is the level -- the level of the games go up and maybe we don't quite have the quality at times required to be at this level," Moyes said. There was a lack of intensity in their defending, while going forward they never hit the exhilarating heights that have got them into this position. Moyes made six changes in West Ham's previous outing at Chelsea in an effort to keep preserve energy levels for this but they still rallied far too late in the piece. After almost 15 minutes of stabilising themselves in front of a capacity crowd fearing the worst, West Ham did improve.

West Ham United continue their bid to reach a first major European final since 1976 when they play host to their Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of ...

Seventh in the Premier League against ninth in the Bundesliga with both teams having the carrot of knowing that if they triumph they will be just one game away, when the final is played on May 18 in Sevilla, from not only winning a major trophy but also qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League. 80 minutes to KO: And now we have the Frankfurt line-up too. In 1976 they lost 4-2 to Anderlecht in the final. A real challenge ahead for West Ham, who are struggling to get a foothold in this game so far as the Germans dominate possession. They'll be hoping for a similar result to this tie, though a different outcome in the final. "It has worked for them well and we have to be ready to deal with." His shot is saved by Areola, but Kamada is on to the rebound and taps it home from practically on the line. It had been coming and West Ham are level. 25 mins: It has been a terrific response from West Ham but they cannot afford to let their guard down. Warning signs for the Bundesliga side though they show their danger on the break as Kostic races away after Bowen loses possession but his final ball to Borre is wayward. 47 mins: Frankfurt have lost all four of their previous ties with English sides, most recently against Chelsea in the Europa League semi-finals in 2019. Despite still having a mathematical, but slim, chance of finishing in the top four, David Moyes signalled his intention to prioritise the Europa League by making a number of changes in Sunday's 1-0 domestic loss at Chelsea.

David Moyes' side have work to do in order to reach a first European final in 46 years after suffering a first leg defeat at the London Stadium.

This was as much a novelty for most of the players and coaches as it was for the fans. But West Ham are far from out of it. Criminally, they allowed Eintracht Frankfurt to snatch the lead early in each half.

Goals from Ansgar Knauff and Daichi Kamada secured a 2-1 win for Eintracht Frankfurt over West Ham at the London Stadium.

Brought down a long ball with ease but then wasted the subsequent shot with Antonio at the back post. Was eventually taken off for Benrahma with West Ham trailing the game 2-1. Was let down for the second goal by his defence but made a fantastic save to initially deny Sow.

JARROD BOWEN almost brought the scores level with a stunning late effort that would have rocked the London Stadium.

After a valiant effort to crack the established elite, they have been left with too much ground to make up going into their final four league matches of the season. West Ham star Jarrod Bowen clattered the crossbar with a stunning late bicycle kick that would have brought the Hammers level against Eintracht Frankfurt in their crunch Europa League semi-final. The Hammers could have equalised in stoppage time, however, when Bowen missed out on what would have been a timeless strike by mere inches.

Eintracht Frankfurt is a step away from reaching its first European competition final in more than 40 years after beating West Ham 2-1 in the first leg of ...

Feyenoord jumped to a 2-0 lead on first-half goals by Dessers and Luis Sinisterra in the span of just two minutes. Kurt Zouma headed a cross off Manuel Lanzini’s free-kick for diving Antonio to equalize 20 minutes after the opening goal. Rodgers was appointed to Chelsea’s academy during Mourinho’s first stint with the London club. Desserts top the scoring table with 10 goals. In Rotterdam, Dessers capitalized on a defensive mistake by Duje Caleta-Car to score the winning goal in the opening minute of the second half. It was Knauff’s second goal in the competition this season after netting in the 1-1 draw in the first leg against Barcelona.

The 25-year-old attacker contorted his body to attempt an overhead kick, making a thunderous connection with the ball. Bowen unfortunately saw his effort ...

Bowen insisted that the Hammers remain confident going into the second leg in Frankfurt Bowen unfortunately saw his effort smack the crossbar in stoppage time of the first leg Other Hammers supporters feel haunted and sad that it didn't go in - meaning West Ham have work to do in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final. Fans have taken to social media after Bowen's superb bicycle kick attempt in the first leg Jarrod Bowen contorted his body to attempt an overhead kick in the Europa League semi-final - The 25-year-old saw his effort smack the crossbar in the dying stages of the leg

West Ham United were beaten by Eintract Frankfurt at the London Stadium on Thursday evening.

‘In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police. ‘The club is aware of the incident and will be working to identify the offender,’ a West Ham spokesperson said. Commentator Phil Hofmeister subsequently told listeners he and colleague Tim Brockmeier ‘have’ never experienced anything like it.’

West Ham are investigating after two commentators for German station ARD Radio claimed they were “attacked” during the club's Europa League semi-final...

Roshane Thomas Roshane Thomas Roshane Thomas In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police. Roshane Thomas German newspaper Bild reported that Hofmeister said: “We are being attacked here.

Two German broadcasters 'feared for their lives' and were 'scared out of their wits' as they were attacked by a group of West Ham fans during Thursday.

They’re worried about getting punched from behind when they’re trying to do their job. “The club is aware of the incident and will be working to identify the offender,” a West Ham spokesperson said. I didn’t know at the time what it was, but something was going on. “The commentators, Philipp Hofmeister and Tim Brockmeier, were absolutely scared out of their wits and because they’ve got their back to the rest of the supporters, they didn’t know what was going to happen next. “Obviously if you’re a German commentator and a goal is scored in a European semi-final, there is going to be excitement, there is going to be high levels of noise and description. “These guys are in the back row and the back row backs onto a load of West Ham fans – right in the heart of a huge section of supporters – and I noticed in the first half that something was going on.

WEST HAM supporters were said to have attacked two German commentators at the London Stadium on Thursday.

David Moyes insisted after the final whistle on Thursday that West Ham still have a good chance of reaching the final but conceded that it will be difficult to beat Frankfurt on their own patch in order to get there. We will need to put on a much better performance." In line with our zero tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police.

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If all goes well – we said this about their away game at Man City, too – the North London Derby could take place with the Gunners boasting a five point advantage in the table. As tough of a game as it may well still be, the cards are being drawn kindly for Arsenal who have to make the most of the opportunity. Arteta’s side will host Leeds after West Ham and Spurs will travel to Anfield for arguably the toughest fixture in European football.

West Ham said they are working to find supporters who allegedly attacked two German radio commentators during Thursday's 2-1 defeat to Frankfurt.

There is no place for this kind of behaviour." "They will be given an indefinite ban and be unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club. Reporters Philipp Hofmeister and Tim Brockmeier, who work for German regional broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk, said they were attacked after Michail Antonio scored in the 21st minute to level the game at 1-1 and were then moved to other seats at half time.

Match report as West Ham come undone against Eintracht Frankfurt with goals from Ansagar Knauff and Daichi Kamada giving the German side a slender advantage ...

They'll need to cope better next Thursday with what is certain to be a hostile environment in Frankfurt. The stakes are that much higher this time, though. "Leading after the first leg is always good, even though we were a little bit lucky from their bicycle kick. We're going to go there and try to win." We'll go to the second leg probably not fancied and do what we can to still make it. We made some chances and had one or two efforts, we'll have to make more next week." "We wanted these runs and we also knew West Ham are sometimes a bit passive around their box."

Both clubs are bidding in what would be their biggest match in decades. Frankfurt's last final came when it won the UEFA Cup in 1980. West Ham's last game ...

Feyenoord jumped to a 2-0 lead on first-half goals by Dessers and Luis Sinisterra in the span of just two minutes. With its three-man attack failing to hit the target, it was its Spanish defender Angeliño who volleyed home off a corner kick for Leipzig. Rangers are trying to reach their first European final since 2008. Dessers tops the scoring table with 10 goals. West Ham's last game was the 1976 Cup Winner's final. Frankfurt had a dream start in London. The visitors got the ball for the first time with West Ham defense letting Rafael Borré in the area to cross for Knauff at the far post to stun the hosts within the opening minute. Frankfurt's last final came when it won the UEFA Cup in 1980.

Tomas Soucek says next week's Europa League semi-final second leg will be the biggest game in the lives of the West Ham squad — and has challenged them to ...

We needed to play better and we weren’t able to do so.” But we need to be ready for the first chances and score enough to go through.” “I don’t know if it is the level of the game going up and we don’t have the quality required to be at this level at times,” said the Hammers boss.

The top four race in the Premier League is going down to the wire and this weekend could prove pivotal as Arsenal come up against David Moyes' side on Super ...

Speaking after the Palace thumping, he said: “It’s a little bit ambiguous but he has a significant injury and we’ll have to keep assessing him. "He will be [out] for some weeks. They are still vying for a Europa League spot, however, and this weekend could prove pivotal as Arsenal comes up against David Moyes' side on Super Sunday.

West Ham United were edged out by Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final but Leicester City earned a draw against Roma in ...

Nicolo Zalewski collected a cross-field ball from Nicolo Zaniolo and raced clear before picking out skipper Pellegrini to score with a first time low left-foot finish from just inside the box. Ademola Lookman earned a draw for Leicester at home to Roma in the Europa Conference League after Lorenzo Pellegrini’s opener for Jose Mourinho side. Declan Rice and Craig Dawson produced outstanding blocks to prevent the vistors from going further ahead. However, Daichi Kamada restored the visitor’s advantage in the second half to give David Moyes’s side plenty of work to do ahead of next week’s return leg. They’ve have done it the hard way all season. That said, they have work to do to get through this tie. He got to the byline and crossed for Lookman to stab in his ninth of the season from close-range in the 67th minute. Lookman had a shot blocked and Maddison curled a left-foot effort over the bar from the edge of the area. Leicester took a while to regain their composure but began to claw their way back into the contest against a more experienced Italian side. In the other Europa League last four tie, Angelino’s long-range striker gave RB Leipzig a one-goal advantage over Rangers ahead of next week’s clash in Glasgow. Ademola Lookman levelled 23 minutes from time as Leicester will head to Rome next week with the semi-final firmly in the balance. West Ham United were edged out by Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final but Leicester City earned a draw against Roma in the Europa Conference League.

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The German radio commentators were live on air when it was claimed they were attacked not long after Michail Antonio scored West Ham's goal in their 2-1 ...

West Ham released a statement soon after the game, saying that the were working to identify the offenders and would give an indefinite ban to anyone identified." "There were moments in the second half where we couldn’t do it. It was claimed that Philipp Hofmeister and Tim Brockmeier were attacked while on air not long after Michail Antonio equalised for the hosts in a game that they ended up losing 2-1.

West Ham United are investigating an incident in which two German commentators were allegedly attacked inside the London Stadium during the team's Europa ...

"So we are being attacked from behind. "First of all, I'm sorry to all of you who might be used to a different performance from us," Brockmeier added during the broadcast, after they were moved. "If the offenders are found guilty, they will be given an indefinite ban and not be permitted to enter London Stadium, nor travel with the Club. Behaviour of this kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at West Ham United."

David Moyes thinks the young players at West Ham have had an outstanding season - but he's not ready to throw them into Premier League action against ...

"With games like Arsenal, though, and the levels of their players, you need to be careful putting young players in." "Our under-18s are second in their league and our Under-17s have just won the London Cup, so there's an awful lot of things beginning to grow and get better here." "Ideally, you'd like to reward young players and we've had some of our under-23s do great this season," he said.

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We have very different players in the squad and we have a very different environment. Well, when we follow the player and we identify him as one of the candidates, obviously it one of the things that I came across and it gives you a lot of solutions. Obviously, he got all this support and love and help in any way that he needed it to overcome that situation and then it’s down to him and his family around him that were very helpful for him. It's true that we reacted phenomenally well, but we want to start the game in a different way. We don’t know what they think, what they think is better to prepare the match. We have enough deciding what's right for us, so whatever the other teams do, I'm assuming it's to keep them at the best level. We have some momentum now and we want to make the most out of it. You only know that when a player's been out for a long spell when you put him on the pitch. They have been doing that all season and they have been really good in both competitions. [It's due to] things that are happening in his life, his private life, he's a father now. They have a big squad as well, they have many different options to change their players and still maintain their level. He's lacked a bit of time on the pitch so it’s a decision we will make tomorrow.

German newspaper Bild said fans seated behind the commentators punched them and pulled a headset off one of them during Thursday night's first leg, ...

“They will be given an indefinite ban and be unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club. At halftime, the pair were moved to a different broadcasting position in the media section. “In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police,” the club said.

It is claimed that German journalists Philipp Hofmeister and Tim Brockmeier - who work for a station called Hessischer Rundfunk - were attacked while they ...

Behaviour of this kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at West Ham United." A West Ham spokesperson said: "Following a thorough internal investigation since the full-time whistle last night, West Ham United can confirm two offenders have been identified. It's not good."

Just over £150m was spent on six new signings last summer, yet only around £28m was received via departures. Joe Willock joined Newcastle for a fee in the ...

Stuttgart currently sit 16th in the Bundesliga table, which is a relegation play-off spot. "We have an obligatory purchase option of €3 million if we remain in the league," he said. football.london understands Borussia Dortmund and West Ham are both monitoring Konstantinos Mavropanos' progress in Germany, with a number of European clubs interested in signing the Arsenal loanee next summer.

West Ham have passed their information on to the Metropolitan Police and say that fans will face indefinite bans if found guilty of the attack during a ...

“We have a close working relationship with all London clubs and we welcome the statement issued by West Ham about this incident. “As well as continuing our own investigation, in line with our zero-tolerance approach, the offenders details have also been passed on to the police, who will now conduct their own investigation. Hofmeister told listeners during the live broadcast: “We are being attacked here.

David Moyes is once again facing a centre-back crisis as West Ham host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.

But we can’t confirm that at this moment.” Elsewhere, Moyes left the likes of Jarrod Bowen, Michail Antonio and Declan Rice on the bench for the defeat to Chelsea last Sunday and could again rotate with Frankfurt in mind. But with the crucial second leg coming up in Germany on Thursday, and with the Frenchman having played 90 minutes on his return, it remains to be seen whether Moyes gambles on his fitness again so soon.

The Hammers have reached the last four of the Europa League this campaign and sit just outside the top six in the Premier League.

“They’ve done well and they’ve continued to build this year. But big clubs always want to be in Europe.” We want to keep that up.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. We want to do it again. We’re getting ready for the Arsenal game right now.