Category: West Ham United
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West Ham United vs Watford Preview: Counterattacks, aerial duels, xT and more – what do the stats say?
West Ham United are back in action in the Premier League as they welcome Watford to the London Stadium on Tuesday. The Hammers survived an upset in the FA Cup, where they saw off Kidderminster Harriers in extra time, while Roy Hodgson’s life at Vicarage Road began with a goalless draw away at Burnley. West Ham advanced to the…
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Under the microscope: How crucial is the double pivot of Rice and Soucek to West Ham?
Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek have been utterly dominant for West Ham since the beginning of the 2021-22 Premier League season. The duo should have every team worrying about West Ham United. They provide a phenomenal base for West Ham, as they naturally shield the defense, which makes it very difficult to attack the team and virtually impossible to counter-attack.…
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Under the microscope: Should Ben Johnson replace Coufal in the starting XI?
22-year-old West Ham United full-back, Ben Johnson, is making a name for himself this season. His ability to play either flank has been vital, while Aaron Cresswell, Vladimir Coufal, and Arthur Masuaku have all had spells on the sideline. The talented youngster has been allowed to have a run in the starting XI in his preferred right-back role…
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Under the microscope: Should Pablo Fornals be benched by David Moyes?
Pablo Fornals started the 2021-22 Premier League season in outstanding form, registering six goal contributions in his first 10 appearances of the season. The Spaniard was instrumental in West Ham’s 4-1 victory over Leicester and looked to have nailed his place in the Hammers’ attack alongside Jarrod Bowen, Said Benrahma, and record-breaking Michail Antonio. But since then,…
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Transfer Talk: West Ham keen on signing Ben Brereton Diaz
West Ham are in desperate need to sign a striker in the January transfer window. Sebastien Haller left West Ham and moved to Ajax last January for around £20 million after the Ivorian forward failed to fit into the Premier League with the Hammers. Haller has since gone on to smash it at Ajax, recording…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Defensive duels, aerial duels, xT and more from Manchester United vs West Ham United
Manchester United scored a last minute winner against West Ham United to move into the top four of the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much more!…
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Transfer Talk: Why West Ham are chasing Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho
West Ham are believed to be one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in Fulham’s 19-year-old star Fabio Carvalho. The attacking midfielder has scored seven goals and provided two assists so far this season for the Cottagers, who are flying high at the top of the Championship. The teenager’s contract expires at the…
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Manchester United vs West Ham United Preview: Attacking benchmarks, shot maps and more – what do the stats say?
Manchester United and West Ham United face off at Old Trafford in Saturday’s Premier League clash for a position in the top four. Manchester United can overtake West Ham United in the Premier League table with a win as the two sides clash. The Red Devils prevailed 3-1 at Brentford in midweek, while David Moyes’s…
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Under the microscope: Can Nikola Vlasic cover the absence of Said Benrahma?
Nikola Vlasic joined the Hammers from CSKA Moscow on transfer deadline day in the summer for around £25 million. Vlasic has had a slow start at West Ham, with David Moyes choosing to ease the Croatian into his first season in England. His West Ham career has got off to a slow start, but there…
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EPL Stats Gallery: Shot maps, xT timeline and more from West Ham United vs Leeds United
Jack Harrison hat-trick sinks West Ham United as Leeds United win a five-goal thriller at the London Stadium in the Premier League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest, including; * shot maps * xT (expected threat) * pass networks * xG timelines * defensive duels * average positions and much…