WEST HAM NEWS

Manuel Lanzini - Enjoys bounce-back campaign Lanzini played 30 league matches (19 starts), with five goals scored and three assists.

Impact Lanzini had his most active season since suffering the serious knee injury that made him miss 2018 FIFA World Cup. And this increased activity came with some nice performances, with his involvement in eight goals being more than what he did over the previous three years combined. Now free from injury and closer to his best level, the playmaker will certainly be in contention for significant playing time during next campaign.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - Finishes his best EPL campaign Fornals scored six goals, provided three assists, created 48 chances, sent in 87 crosses and made 54 tackles over 36 appearances (32 starts) this past season.

Impact Fornals is far from being considered a fantasy stud but he keeps improving in many aspects of the game and is always capable of contributing on the offensive end. His six league goals matched a career best he had with Malaga back in 2016-17 and, as every 26-year-old player, he still has room for improved. An equally featured role should be expected for him next season.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Cresswell - Completes another solid season Cresswell scored two goals, provided three assists, created 31 chances, sent in 145 crosses and made 64 clearances and 35 interceptions over 31 starts this past season.

Impact Cresswell was always the first choice at left back but this time had to play some games as a centre back due to several injuries at the position. Despite missing the entire month of December due to a back injury, he still finished top five among left backs in clearances, blocks and crosses. With Mark Noble now retired, Cresswell becomes West Ham's longest-tenured player and, as long as he's fit to play next seasonm, a two-way fantasy upside will always be there.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kurt Zouma - Strong finish for rocky campaign Zouma played only 24 matches (all starts), scored one goal and added 132 clearances, 34 interceptions and 26 blocks.

Impact Zouma had a pair of injuries that held him back during his debut campaign with West Ham after joining from Chelsea. However, the centre back was always a factor when able to play, being third among all EPL players in clearances average per game. Regardless of who will be his partner next season, Zouma will probably be a top-tier fantasy alternative if healthy.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Craig Dawson - Finishes productive season Dawson made 34 appearances (30 starts) and scored two goals, provided two assists and racked up 138 clearances and 52 blocks.

Impact Dawson did a nice job during his first full campaign with the Hammers. The veteran centre back was in very high-demand, especially with Kurt Zouma, Issa Diop and Angelo Ogbonna all missing a huge chunk of matches due to injury, and didn't disappoint. He was second among all EPL players in blocked shots and also was a great source of clearances. With all injured players back for next season and maybe additional reinforcements coming during the upcoming transfer window, Dawson's status for next season remains uncertain but he showed he's more than capable to deliver when given the chance.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Soucek - Completes solid campaign Soucek made 35 appearances (34 starts) and scored five goals, provided one assist and racked up 66 tackles, 97 clearances and 52 interceptions.

Impact Soucek was coming off an amazing campaign during his previous season, so expectations were very high on him. However, the midfielder was mostly deployed in a defensive-minded role, so another double-digit scoring output was very unlikely. His defensive stats remained solid but, despite his additional holding duties, it's a little bit disappointing that we didn't see a spike for some peripheral categories. According to Sky Sports, Soucek remains an integral part of plans for next season, but an impasse on negotiations for a pay rise could be a factor for him to leave the club.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrod Bowen - Finishes breakout season Bowen played 36 league matches (34 starts) and finished his campaign with 12 goals and 10 assists off 79 shots and 41 chances created.

Impact Bowen was already coming from a solid performance during his previous campaign but reached another level last season. After experiencing some ups and downs during the first half, he exploded in his last 19 outings, with impressive 11 goals and six assists and finished the season as West Ham's leader in both categories. This production recently earned Bowen his first international call-up for England and he'll certainly be targeted by several major clubs during the next transfer window. Regardless of his transfer status, he'll probably remain a fantasy force next season.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrod Bowen: England call up is 'everything you dream of' Ahead of England's fixture against Germany, West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen says that his call up is 'everything you dream of'.

MAY 31, 2022 • SKY.COM

Said Benrahma - Ends up-and-down season Benrahma missed the final two matches of the season with a minor ankle issue.

Impact Despite the season being done for less than a week, there have already been rumors about a possible transfer away from West Ham for Benrahma. It's an odd move for the club, as they battled depth issues in Europa League this past season. Not to mention, Benrahma had a decent season, compiling eight goals, six assists, 63 shots and 32 chances created in 32 league appearances (26 starts).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham season review 2021-22: Broken hearts after Euro run and Noble departure but lots of positives West Ham are on an upward trajectory under David Moyes - but there still is a lingering thought of 'what if?' after the Europa League run

MAY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Who could West Ham play in the Europa Conference League? Teams David Moyes' side could face in Europe in 2022/23 West Ham secured seventh place in the Premier League on the final day of the 2021/22 season with David Moyes's Hammers dropping into the UEF...

MAY 25, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gareth Southgate: Jarrod Bowen thoroughly deserves England call-up England manager Gareth Southgate explains why he chose to call-up Jarrod Bowen to the England squad.

MAY 24, 2022 • SKY.COM

England squad talking points: Jarrod Bowen consistency pays off and Tammy Abraham deserves his chance to be Harry Kane's understudy Gareth Southgate has named his latest England squad for the upcoming Nations League matches; Jarrod Bowen and James Justin have been include...

MAY 24, 2022 • SKY.COM

Bowen, Justin get England call-ups; only 1 Man United player

Jarrod Bowen has been rewarded for his breakthrough season at West Ham by earning his first call-up to the England squad for four Nations League games next month

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat Kurt Zouma pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat during his first hearing at Thames Magistrates’ Court earlier today.The court...

MAY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking, slapping his pet cat

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has pleaded guilty to kicking and slapping his pet cat in abuse caught on video

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trouble in Tirana? Hooligan issue hangs over Feyenoord-Roma

A potential menace hangs over Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final between Dutch club Feyenoord and Italy’s Roma in the Albanian capital of Tirana in a season when soccer vio...

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Declan Rice - Makes five tackles in loss Rice had one shot on goal and made five tackles (two won), three clearances, two interceptions and one block during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Rice had another strong performance in the middle of the park and put up a decent stat line, something that he does regardless of how the rest of the team performs. The defensive midfielders finished his campaign with one goal and four assists over 36 league appearances (35 starts) while adding 80 tackles, 49 clearances, 63 interceptions and 21 blocks, all top-10 marks among players of his position. Rice will certainly be once again one of the biggest names involved in transfer speculations during the summer window.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Sends in nine crosses in loss Coufal created two chances, sent in nine crosses (one accurate) and made two tackles (both won), one clearance and one block during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Coufal was one of West Ham's few positives here, finding room to support the offense and making a lot of plays, especially during the first half. The right back had his campaign slowed down by a pair of injuries but still had a strong performance, with four assists, 21 chances created, 107 crosses, 45 tackles and 57 clearances over 28 league appearances (25 starts).

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lukasz Fabianski - Concedes three in loss Fabianski made four saves and conceded three goals during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Fabianski could've done much better on the first goal scored by the opposition and then allowed two more over the final 10 minutes. This was a campaign with lots of ups and downs and a rough finish for the veteran goalkeeper, who made 114 saves, conceded 50 goals and kept eight clean sheets over 37 league starts. Both him and Alphonse Areola (loan, with option to buy) have expiring contracts but, according to Claret & Hugh and several other outlets, intention is to bring them back for next season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michail Antonio - Scores in loss Antonio scored a goal off his lone shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 3-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Antonio found the back of the net for the third time over the last six appearances in the 40th minute, using his strength and smarts to hold off a defender after not controlling the ball so well off a throw-in and then firing a powerful shot that given the goalkeeper no chance. However, after scoring the opening goal of the match the striker didn't have many touches around the box and saw his side being entirely dominated. Anyway, this was another strong campaign for Antonio, who scored 10 goals, provided eight assists, attempted 83 shots and created 45 chances over 36 league appearances (34 starts).

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What was decided on final day of Premier League season

Manchester City clinched a sixth title in 11 seasons by coming from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and hold off Liverpool’s challenge

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United slumps to 1-0 loss, qualifies for Europa League

Manchester United slumped to one last defeat of a sorry season by losing 1-0 to Crystal Palace on the final day of the Premier League thanks to Wilfried Zaha’s first-half goal

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EPL: West Ham loses 3-1 at Brighton, into Conference League

West Ham missed the chance to snatch a dramatic return to the Europa League after squandering a lead to lose 3-1 to Brighton in the Premier League

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brighton 3-1 West Ham: Goals from Joel Veltman, Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck deliver turnaround victory to end Hammers' hopes of Europa League Match report and highlights as West Ham miss out on sixth place and the Europa League

MAY 22, 2022 • SKY.COM