Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL
Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAIL ANTONIO #9 - FORWARD - WEST HAM UNITED
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Rare away win for Southampton as West Ham's slump continues
West Ham’s slump has continued as Jan Bednarek’s late goal secured a rare away win for Southampton in the Premier LeagueDECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michail Antonio equalizes for West Ham United against Southampton ' Premier League
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE
On bench Boxing Day Antonio (COVID-19) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Southampton.
Impact Antonio either returned to the team Saturday or Sunday, so it's not surprising that he's on the bench against Southampton. There's a chance he'll get some late minutes if needed, but he should be ready to start Tuesday at Watford, while Jarrod Bowen takes his spot in the attack Boxing Day.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Arsenal, Chelsea, City, Spurs play on Boxing Day
The Premier League is the only major competition playing with its Boxing Day program on Sunday, although three of the nine games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreaksDECEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable against Southampton Antonio (illness) said Thursday that it there is a possibility Antonio can return for Sunday's clash against Southampton.
Impact Antonio missed Wednesday's Carabao Cup defeat against Spurs while isolating with COVID-19, but West Ham manager David Moyes told Football.London that Antonio is vaccinated and is showing no symptoms. "Hopefully there's a good chance we might have him back." Jarrod Bowen could continue at forward Sunday if Antonio isn't ready to return yet.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Antonio tested positive for COVID-19 and will be out at least Wednesday's Cup match and possibly a league match or two.
Impact It's unknown when Antonio tested positive which is the most relevant information. He could've tested positive a day after the Arsenal loss last week, which would make him available Boxing Day, but that's the best-case scenario. For now, it's best to assume Antonio won't be available against Southampton and will be a doubt for the following trip to Watford. Expect more Manuel Lanzini in the starting XI with Jarrod Bowen the likely option up front.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Four crosses in loss Antonio sent in four crosses (two accurate), creating one chance during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal.
Impact Antonio has fallen entirely out of form recently, struggling to get anything done and producing only a single assist since mid-October. The forward has fallen out of contention as a top fantasy play. He is best overlooked for a Saturday clash with Norwich.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Assists game winner Antonio had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing twice (one accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 3-2 win over Chelsea.
Impact Antonio set up Arthur Masuaku in the 87th minute assisting the game winning goal for West Ham. The assist was the fourth of the season for the forward while his four chances created led the Hammers in the win.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in draw Antonio took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Antonio was active in attack on Wednesday, but he wasn't able to conjure a would-be winner against Brighton. His team is now winless in three Premier League games and will face top-of-the-table Chelsea, which have conceded just six goals in 14 matches this season, on Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Should Zack Steffen have saved Michail Antonio's goal against the U.S.? Our goalkeeping expert examines his technique Michail Antonio scored a rare goal from outside the box, but should Steffen have done better on it? A full analysis
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USMNT held to a tie in World Cup qualifying against Jamaica
The USMNT took an early lead against Jamaica, but a wonder-goal from the Reggae Boyz left both sides settling for one point.NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Weah's goal gains US bumpy 1-1 draw at Jamaica in qualifier
Tim Weah’s 11th-minute goal was matched by Michail Antonio’s spectacular 34-yard strike in the 22nd minute, leaving the United States with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica in a World Cup...NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steffen displaces Turner as top US keeper, starts at Jamaica
Zack Steffen has earned the No. 1 goalkeeper position on the U.S. national team and will start his third straight World Cup qualifier when the Americans play JamaicaNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beaten after 7 months, Liverpool stunned by soaring West Ham
West Ham ended Liverpool’s 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions with a 3-2 victory that dislodged the team from third place in the Premier LeagueNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antonio, Bailey back on Jamaica roster for WCup qualifiers
West Ham forward Michail Antonio and Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey are back on Jamaica’s roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador and the United StatesNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Unbeaten AC Milan visits Roma; West Ham at Villa
AC Milan’s unbeaten start to Serie A could be tested in a visit to Jose Mourinho’s RomaOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scoring goals again Antonio scored one goal during a 1-0 win Sunday versus Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Despite recording only one goal during the West Ham team's Premier League games after August, Antonio is among fewer than four footballers who have at least six across the 2021-22 season.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool rout leaves Solskjaer at 'rock bottom' at United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he feels at “rock bottom” after a 5-0 humiliation by LiverpoolOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Antonio leads West Ham to 1-0 victory over Tottenham in EPL
Michail Antonio took advantage of Harry Kane’s defensive inadequacies to lead West Ham to a 1-0 win against Tottenham in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michail Antonio snatches West Ham United lead over Tottenham Hotspur ' Premier League
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Takes four shots in win Antonio took four shots (one on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Everton. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Antonio was dangerous against Everton despite being kept off the scoresheet for the second game in a row. He will want to add to his five Premier League goals this season next weekend against Spurs, which have conceded 12 times in eight matches.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
West Ham's Moyes 'annoyed' at narrow win over Everton
West Ham manager David Moyes was thankful for Angelo Ogbonna’s 74th-minute headed goal in a 1-0 victory over former club Everton but annoyed that his side had not scored more befor...OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pepi scores 2 more goals, lifts US over Jamaica in qualifier
Ricardo Pepi scored twice early in the second half, becoming at 18 the youngest American with goals in consecutive World Cup qualifiers, and the United States dominated Jamaica in...OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Withdraws from national team Antonio will not play with Jamaica over the international break because of logistical problems, according to West Ham chairman David Gold.
Impact This is pretty good news for Antonio, who has dealt with muscular injuries each of the last two seasons. The addition of Europa League only adds to the matches, but so far, he's had a great start to the season, starting eight of a possible nine contests. In league play, he's totaled five goals and three assists in six starts.
OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
