Author: Russell Grange

Unal comes off the bench to snatch late point as Bournemouth draw at West Ham Enes Unal came off the bench to snatch a late point for Bournemouth. The Turkish forward was making his second substitute appearance after recovering from a second ACL injury. He struck nine minutes from time to deny West Ham a…

Semenyo can lift Bournemouth, Isak must show up for Liverpool and north London derby injuries Semenyo can lift Bournemouth by providing balance and goals. Moreover, Isak must show up for Liverpool to avoid a season started too late. However, the north London derby is littered with injuries that could decide the outcome. Garnacho has started…

England World Cup Watch: O Reilly on the edge as recalls steal the spotlight Everton duo stake England claim ahead of camp. Jaydee Canvot steps up for Crystal Palace. Benjamin Sesko struggles to settle. Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham lead the recall chatter for England. Nico O Reilly is named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.…

Soucek sinks Burnley as West Ham secure vital second win in a row Despair and rancour stalk the concrete corridors of the London Stadium as West Ham chase a lifeline. Hope survives, however, after a second home win in succession for Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. They beat Burnley, a fellow relegation contender, in a game…

Everton need more edge in attack, Potts lifts West Ham’s leaden midfield and Liverpool face a rampaging Haaland Time is running out for Richarlison at Spurs. Injuries to Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani gave the Brazilian a consistent run in Thomas Frank’s starting XI. Now with Kolo Muani fit, Richarlison must settle for a…

Joe Cole on early fame, Arteta, and a dream of England management Joe Cole, the former Chelsea and England star, reflects on being labelled spoilt at 16. He recalls a warning from someone who worked with rock stars about fame sticking at the same age for life. “That doesn’t bode well for me,” he says…

Bowen’s redemption fuels West Ham as they edge Leeds in late twist West Ham battled to a rare, thoroughly deserved victory on a tense Sunday. Moments after Bowen’s long range effort hit the post, West Ham fell behind. A Bowen penalty awarded in the second half was overturned by Stockley Park. Yet the team refused…

Arsenal extend clean sheet run as Frank cools tensions and Howe gamble backfires Arsenal extended their run without conceding as they answered questions about their defense with a sturdy display. Thomas Frank played down tensions after a bruising week for his side. Eddie Howe’s gamble backfired as his team paid a heavy price for the…

Nuno Espírito Santo seals first West Ham win as they down Newcastle United Nuno Espírito Santo secured his first win as West Ham manager. West Ham produced an inspired performance against an under par Newcastle. The result marks a welcome lift for the new boss after a tricky spell that followed his appointment. West Ham…

Nuno Espírito Santo delivers first win as West Ham cling to hope in relegation fight Nuno Espírito Santo hailed a first win of his West Ham tenure as a turning point. He said the side gave fans something small to cling to. The win marked his first since taking charge. Nuno hopes the performance will…