Tag: West Ham United

How Good Is West Ham’s Czech Midfielder Tomas Soucek?

James Hill
West Ham's Czech Midfielder Tomas Soucek

West Ham United desperately needed reinforcements in January as the club was deep in the fight for survival in the Premier League. Fans were expecting big names to come and help out their team, so the loan signing of Tomas Soucek from Czech outfit Slavia Prague went completely under the radar. Soucek had impressed in his home country and he was even nominated for Player of the Year there but it wasn’t clear whether he has the attributes to succeed in football’s most challenging domestic competition. However, the 25-year-old has…

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Manchester United chase defenders with Premier League experience

Vyom Chaudhary

One of the top priorities for Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer this summer is to fix up his leaky defence. Last season, not many United defenders manage to make a mark, and it appears that the club has decided to target defenders with Premier League experience this summer. Firstly, United have been strongly linked with Crystal Palace full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. United have already seen a £40m bid rejected by Palace, but they are hopeful that a deal can be reached soon. The English youngster is also said to be…

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West Ham United vs Everton – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

After overcoming some scares this season, West Ham United have confirmed their Premier League status. However, it has been an underwhelming season overall, and the Hammers would want to finish it on a high. West Ham are placed 15th in the table with 39 points, and they are undefeated in their last two games. The Hammers managed a decent goalless draw against Manchester United at home on Thursday. The game against the Toffees comes too soon, and we expect David Moyes to bring in some changes on Sunday. Everton have…

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Leicester City vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

After securing their Premier League status, Leicester City seem to have taken their foot off the gas in the recent weeks. Can West Ham United take advantage and cause an upset at King Power Stadium on Saturday? The Foxes have picked up just one point from their last four games, and last week, they suffered an embarrassing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace. However, their place in the top-half is secured as they sit in the ninth spot with 44 points. Leicester have nothing left to play this…

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West Ham United vs Manchester City – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham United are still not sure of safety as they prepare to host newly-crowned champions Manchester City at London Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Hammers lost 4-1 at Arsenal last weekend and find themselves in the 15th spot with 35 points. They are six points clear of the relegation zone, and another win should secure their Premier League status. However, we don’t see much hope for them against City, who have not eased up after winning the league title. The Citizens were at their best as they thrashed Swansea…

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Arsenal vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Emotions will be running high at Emirates Stadium on Sunday when Arsenal host West Ham United in a London derby. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced that he will leave his position at the end of the season, so expect a bit of drama on the day. Both players and fans would want to give their all during the last days of Wenger’s 22-year spell at the club. Arsenal lost 2-1 at Newcastle United in their last game, and they sit in the sixth spot with 54 points. The Gunners…

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West Ham United vs Stoke City – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

In their last home game, West Ham United claimed a crucial 3-0 win over Southampton. They will aim to make it two in a row at home when second-from-bottom Stoke City visit London Stadium on Monday. Following the win against Southampton, the Hammers picked up a creditable 1-1 draw at Chelsea, and they would fancy their chances against the Potters, who are on a poor run of form. The Hammers sit in the 15th spot with 34 points, and they also have a game in hand on teams around them.…

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West Ham United vs Southampton – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham United once again find themselves amidst a crisis. They have lost their last three games in their league, and the 3-0 home defeat to Burnley was a real blow for the club. The Hammers will face fellow relegation strugglers Southampton in a crucial relegation six-pointer at London Stadium on Saturday. Following a period of recovery under David Moyes, the Hammers again find themselves battling against the drop. Following their defeat to the Clarets, they have dropped to the 17th spot with 30 points. They only have a two-point…

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West Ham United vs Burnley – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham United will be eager to return to the comforts of home this weekend. The Hammers will play Burnley at London Stadium on Saturday. The London side come into this game on the back of two consecutive 4-1 defeats on the road. In their last, they were embarrassed by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. Following a period of recovery under David Moyes, West Ham have struggled in the recent weeks. The Hammers have won just one of their last seven games in all competitions. Their recent loss of form…

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Swansea City vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Swansea City’s unbeaten run of ten games in all competitions ended last weekend when they lost 4-1 at Brighton and Hove Albion. They were back to the winning ways on Tuesday as they defeated Sheffield Wednesday at home in the FA Cup fifth-round replay. However, the defeat to the Seagulls pushed them back to the relegation zone. Despite their recent achievements, Swansea are placed 18th in the table with 27 points. On Saturday, the Swans will be hoping to move back to the safety when they host West Ham United…

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Liverpool vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool have been in an incredible home form, and they will aim for another three points in the league when they host West Ham United at Anfield on Saturday. The Reds were not involved in the FA Cup action last weekend, but they registered an impressive 5-0 Champions League win at Porto last week. Following the shock defeat at Swansea City, Liverpool have picked up seven points from their last three league games. In their last league game, they registered a 2-0 win at Southampton. As things stand, the Merseysiders are third in…

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West Ham United vs Watford – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary
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West Ham United are without a win in their last three league games ahead of their London derby against Watford at London Stadium. The Hammers, who have been ravaged by injuries in the recent weeks, come into this game on the back of a 3-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion. However, their last two home games have ended in 1-1 draws. The London side currently sit in the twelfth spot with 27 points, which puts them only three points clear of the drop zone. Watford are just ahead of…

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Brighton and Hove Albion vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Brighton are in desperate need of a win as they struggle to put an end to their fall down the league table. They will continue their debut Premier League campaign with West Ham United’s trip to Amex Stadium on Saturday. The Seagulls are without a win in their last six league games, and they are placed 15th in the league with 24 points – just a single point clear of the relegation zone. The Seagulls came out with a 1-1 draw from Southampton on Wednesday. However, they will aim to…

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West Ham United vs Crystal Palace – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham United will welcome Crystal Place at London Stadium in a battle between two recovering sides on Tuesday. There has been a common theme to the seasons of both sides as they both find themselves in a recovery-mode under new managers following terrible starts to the season. Both sides are separated by a solitary point in the league table, and we expect an exciting London derby this midweek. The Hammers suffered a shock 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Wigan Athletic on Saturday, but they are undefeated in their last…

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Huddersfield Town vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Huddersfield Town will resume their debut Premier League campaign when they host West Ham United at The John Smith’s Stadium on Saturday. Both sides are separated only by a couple of points, and find themselves in the bottom half of the table. Managers of both sides would look at this game as a good opportunity to earn some valuable points. The Terriers lost 3-0 at Leicester City in their last league game, but they got back to the winning ways with a 2-1 FA Cup success at Bolton Wanderers during…

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Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United – Betting Tips and Predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Following their 4-1 capitulation at Manchester City, Tottenham have won three games on the bounce, and now they face London-rivals West Ham United at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening. Spurs, following their 2-0 win at Swansea City on Monday, find themselves in the fifth spot with 40 points. They are three points outside the top-four but have a game in hand on fourth-placed Liverpool. Mauricio Pochettino’s side would be looking to put another three points on the board against the Hammers – who stand to get one less day of…

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West Ham United vs Chelsea – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

The Premier League action will begin with a London derby this weekend. West Ham United will host local rivals Chelsea at London Stadium on Saturday. The Hammers are without a win in their last eight league games, and currently find themselves second-from-bottom with just ten points from their 15 games. West Ham looked promising in their 2-1 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, and manager David Moyes, who is still looking for his first win, would hope that his side can build upon that performance. The hosts have struggled with…

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West Ham United vs Leicester City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham find themselves in deep trouble at the wrong end of the league table as they prepare to host resurgent Leicester City at London Stadium on Friday night. David Moyes started his life as the Hammers manager with a 2-0 defeat at Watford last weekend, and there is already huge pressure on him to get quick results. The Hammers have picked up just two points from their last five games, and they are placed 18th on the table with just nine points. A win on Friday would move them…

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West Ham United vs Liverpool – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the league as they defeated Huddersfield Town 3-0 last weekend, and now they face a tricky trip to West Ham United on Saturday. The win against the Terriers was the Reds’ first in their last four league games and left them sixth in the table. Jurgen Klopp’s side are 12 points behind leaders Manchester City, and their title ambitions are almost over. However, they are just three points outside the top four and would be keen to put up a string of wins in…

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West Ham United vs Swansea City – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

Both West Ham and Swansea are languishing at the wrong end of the league table ahead of their league clash at London Stadium on Saturday. The Hammers started the season with three consecutive defeats, but they have managed to put four points on the board since then and find themselves 18th in the table. In their last fixture, Hammers lost 3-2 to Tottenham in the London derby last weekend. Manager Slaven Bilic is desperate for points, and he would expect his side to claim their second win of the season…

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West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Ham will face their London rivals Tottenham at London Park in an early kick-off on Saturday. The Hammers have picked up four points from their last two games, after starting the season with three consecutive defeats. The East London side climbed up to the 17th-spot after their goalless draw with West Brom last weekend, and they also registered an impressive 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers in the midweek League Cup game. Manager Slaven Bilic will be hoping for the run to continue, but it would be a huge task…

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West Bromwich Albion vs West Ham United – betting tips and predictions

Vyom Chaudhary

West Brom will be looking to get back to the winning ways when they host West Ham at the Hawthorns on Saturday. The Baggies have gone off the boil in the recent weeks following their impressive start to the season. After starting the new season with two consecutive wins, Tony Pulis’ men have managed to pick up just a single point in their last two games. Last weekend, they suffered a 3-1 loss at recently-promoted Brighton. It was their first loss the season. The Baggies, who have failed to score…

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Newcastle United vs West Ham United predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary

Newcastle and West Ham are both in desperate need of points ahead of their league clash at St James’ Park on Saturday. Both sides are yet to register a point this season and find themselves at the bottom of the table. The Magpies are yet to score a goal this season and have lost their opening two fixtures to Tottenham and Huddersfield respectively. There is a sense of crisis developing at the club right now, and another defeat on Saturday could make matters worse for manager Rafa Benitez. The Hammers…

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Southampton vs West Ham United predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary
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Southampton will host West Ham United at St. Mary’s Stadium on Saturday. The Saints struggled to score goals last season, and judging by their performance in the opening weekend, their problem still exists. Despite dominating the possession, the Saints could only manage two shots on target in the goalless draw at Swansea on Saturday. The Hammers were even more dreadful in their 4-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford. None of the summer signings – Javier Hernandez, Marko Arnautovic and Joe Hart – managed to make any kind of…

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Analysis – Bilic comments call Payet’s commitment into question

Stephen Donovan

On Thursday morning, West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic confirmed the suspicions of many by revealing that star man Dimitri Payet is intent on leaving the club, a fact which reflects badly on the player himself, as well as representing yet another setback in what has been a frustrating campaign for the Londoners up until now. Last term the Frenchman lit up the Premier League, delivering a number of starring contributions as West Ham finished an excellent seventh place and were among the division’s great entertainers. Some of what he…

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