SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
WEST HAM 4-3-5 · 14TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
4-3-5 · 14TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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FM Time Travel Challenge: West Ham 2001 (Episode 3) Ken Bates-era Chelsea, an ageing Paul Gascoigne and Michael Carrick as a box-to-box midfielder - what does November 2002 hold for West Ham?
Angelo Ogbonna - Starts first three matches Ogbonna has started each of the first three matches, totaling two tackles, four interceptions and three clearances.
Impact Ogbonna opened the season as a first-choice option, but the recent addition of Kurt Zouma could change his status. The other issue for West Ham center-backs is that they've allowed five goals through three matches. They struggled defensively last season and prior to Zouma joining the squad, they struggled in the first three matches.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FM Time Travel Challenge: West Ham 2001 (Episode 1) What would today’s Football Manager look like with CM 01/02’s data?
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Alex Kral - Loaned to West Ham Kral has joined West Ham United on a season-long loan from Spartak Moscow, the club confirmed Tuesday.
Impact Kral grabbed five assists in 29 Russian Premier League appearances last year with Spartak, and the 23-year-old now moves to the English Premier League this season after an impressive showing mostly coming off the bench for the Czech Republic at Euro 2020. He joins international teammates Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal at West Ham, where he will provide depth in midfield and will hope to make an impact in the Europa League as well.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Back where I belong': Ronaldo completes return to Man U
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his return to Manchester United after 12 years, saying the club always had "a special place in my heart.”AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nikola Vlasic - Signs with West Ham Vlasic has signed a five-year deal with West Ham from Russian side CSKA Moscow.
Impact Vlasic brings another attacking presence to West Ham at just 23 years old. He featured with Croatia in this summer's Euros and he's been a regular at CSKA Moscow the last few seasons. He can be used as depth for any position in West Ham's attack, though he played as more of a central attacking midfielder at CSKA. Prior to CSKA, he was at Everton where things never really worked out.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Craig Dawson - Clears four in draw Dawson had one shot, three interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace.
Impact Dawson has six shots in three starts, but West Ham have struggled to hold things down in the back, allowing five goals in three matches. The bigger question for Dawson could be playing time following the addition of Kurt Zouma to the squad. That could mean Dawson or Angelo Ogbonna move to the bench or West Ham go to a three-man back line again.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
West Ham complete deal for Chelsea defender Zouma ' Goal.com West Ham United have completed the signing of Chelsea and France defender Kurt Zouma, the Hammers confirmed on Saturday.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
West Ham signs defender Kurt Zouma from Chelsea
West Ham has signed France center back Kurt Zouma from Chelsea in a deal worth around $35 millionAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
City routs Arsenal even without Kane; Liverpool-Chelsea draw
Two goals and an assist from Ferran Torres led Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over 10-man ArsenalAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West Ham throws away lead to draw 2-2 with Palace LONDON (AP) — Conor Gallagher scored both times as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with West Ham in the Premier League on...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Zouma transfer to West Ham from Chelsea is 'getting close', says Moyes ' Goal.com West Ham United manager David Moyes is confident that his club will be able to tie up a deal for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM
West Ham twice throws away lead to draw 2-2 with Palace
Conor Gallagher scored both times as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with West Ham in the Premier LeagueAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Michail Antonio reclaims West Ham United edge v. Crystal Palace ' Premier League
AUGUST 28, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Kurt Zouma - Transfers to West Ham Zouma signed a four-year contract with West Ham after transferring from Chelsea, the club announced Saturday.
Impact With so much depth at center back at Chelsea, Zouma was not in manager Thomas Tuchel's preferred lineup despite making 27 starts in the league and Champions League last season, and he leaves the club after seven-and-a-half years -- including a few loan spells. With 165 Premier League appearances to his name from stints with Chelsea, Stoke and Everton, the 26-year-old is likely to break into West Ham's starting XI at center back eventually if not immediately.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lukasz Fabianski - Poor once again Fabianski made no saves or clearances during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Fabianski faced two shots and failed to save either, putting him with yet another lack-luster performance to start the season. The keeper will hope to get back to normal over the international break before a trip to Southampton.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Cresswell - Busy for draw Cresswell sent in four crosses and made three tackles during Saturday's two-all draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Cresswell was his usually productive self down the left-side of midfield, as he continued his hot start to the season. It's unlikely he will match his eight assist return from the 20/21 season, but he should be expected to chip in occasionally. Next up is a trip to Southampton following the international break.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vladimir Coufal - Twelve crosses vs. Palace Coufal sent in 12 crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Coufal was absolutely peppering the Crystal Palace box right from the word "go." The midfielder has solid value on the right side of the midfield, pushing forward from wing-back consistently. He faces a trip to Southampton after the international break.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pablo Fornals - Scores in draw Fornals scored once on three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's two-all draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Fornals is off to a strong start this season with three goal contributions in three starts. The midfielder has set himself up to be one of the best options in the Premier League, with consistently excellent performances. Next up for Fornals is the international break and then a trip to Southampton.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Michail Antonio - Goal, assist in draw Antonio scored once and provided one assist during Saturday's two-all draw with Crystal Palace.
Impact Antonio scored his fourth goal of the season and added his third assist, putting him off to an absurdly good start. He is at seven goal contributions in the first three matches of the season. Next up is the international break, which West Ham will hope doesn't slow Antonio down.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
West Ham get Dinamo and Leicester to play Napoli in Europa League group stage West Ham have drawn Dinamo Zagreb, Genk and Rapid Vienna in the Europa League group stage.Leicester City, meanwhile, will face Napoli, Spart...
AUGUST 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Arthur Masuaku - Expected back after break Masuaku (knee) has a better chance to return after the international break, according to manager David Moyes.
Impact Masuaku has gotten some time with the U23s and is slowly edging closer to full fitness, something he'll probably be able to do over the break. Once ready, he'll allow West Ham to move to a three-man back line, something they may not test just yet given early season results.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Champions League draw, Kane staying, Ronaldo, & weekend preview ' The 2 Robbies Podcast
AUGUST 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Chelsea confident of Kounde transfer despite Zouma to West Ham complications ' Goal.com Chelsea are confident that Sevilla's Jules Kounde will end up at Stamford Bridge this summer but their approach is conditional on Kurt Zouma...
AUGUST 26, 2021 • GOAL.COM
At last, the London Stadium is feeling like home for buoyant West Ham In Monday night's 4-1 win against Leicester City, the boisterous West Ham crowd created an atmosphere that will live long in the memory
AUGUST 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
