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Preseason fixtures are fickle things, a glimpse into a looking glass that leaves onlookers unsure whether what’s playing out in the pitch truly mirrors reality — and perhaps that uncertainty is only heightened this year, with Covid-19 shortening the preparation period.
But what West Ham fans saw from Grady Diangana in his first action back at the club following a successful loan spell with West Brom in the Championship was enough to build excitement...
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A season of Up and Down progress ends today It ends in a few hours, the 2018-19 season
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Will we finally have a good start for a change? It’s time again for Manuel Pellegrini to get it right. United will feel the pressure, in the middle of their Champions League quarterfinal tie with Barcelona, to keep up in the Top 4 race. But they will also be desperate for the victory despite any squad fatigue.
No matter what the result is, the Hammers need to start well for a change and give a good account for the full 90.
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Pellegrini has to step up with his tactics The main point to take away from the 2-0 loss to Chelsea is the fact that Manuel Pellegrini has had his worst tactical period of the season.
The Chilean manager is indeed one of the brightest and benevolent minds in the sport, but his team have been useless to begin games for over a month now and that negative falls squarely on Pellegrini.
Desperate to see his side show a consistent offensive pulse from the o...
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A good performance is required after the mess of the last month Well, West Ham’s energy level is never questioned when it faces one of the Big 6. So, we’ll see, with this aggressive attacking lineup vs Chelsea, if they can actually get off to a good start for the first time in a month, and actually produce a quality performance.
The Everton performance was so terrible that five changes were needed.
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He has every reason to express the words he felt A disgusted Manuel Pellegrini lashed out at his West Ham United team following their forgettable 2-0 home defeat at Everton on Saturday, labeling it as the “worst performance of the season.”
“I think, if you review the performance, the first half and the second half were exactly the same, so it doesn’t matter the names or if we changed two players because they were all making mistakes, especially in defending in the first 15 minutes,” Pellegri...
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Just a terrible performance throughout It was not the start to the final stretch of the season that West Ham United should have ever produced, as they were clearly beaten at home by Everton 2-0 Saturday afternoon at the London Stadium.
From the opening kickoff, Marco Silva’s visiting side dominated the Hammers, as Manuel Pellegrini will have to ask why his team have started so terribly for a third straight match.
Everton took the lead in the 5th m...
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A big late season game to close off March The drama will be in store for this one between two talented teams.
Our lineups when they come.
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