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Jose Mourinho has begun life as Tottenham manager with a win as he saw his new side put in a brilliant first half performance to defeat West Ham by 3-2 at The London Stadium. Earlier in the week Mourinho told midfielder Dele Alli, who has been having a decidedly quiet season for Spurs, that he wanted to see the real …

Irish U21 international Conor Coventry could be on his way out of West Ham United in January as he is reportedly unhappy with the terms of a potential contract extension. Coventry has been with The Hammers since he was 10 years of age but according to a report in The Guardian he may leave in January if he does not …

West Ham United have announced the signing of Irish U17 international Ademipo ‘Mipo’ Odubeko, following the young striker’s departure from Manchester United. Odubeko scored 35 goals for Manchester United’s academy last season and had been expected to breakthrough at the club in the next couple of seasons but rejected an offer from the Red Devils and left Old Trafford after …

West Ham United and Irish underage striker Anthony Scully has been named the Premier League 2 Player of the Month for September following his tremendous displays for the Hammers U23 side. Scully has been in tremendous form for his club netting eight goals in just five games throughout the month as West Ham climbed to the top of Division 2. …

West Ham United are reportedly leading the race to sign Irish U17 international and former Manchester United youth standout Mipo Odubeko ahead of the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Juventus. Odubeko scored 35 goals for Manchester United’s academy last season and had been expected to breakthrough at the club in the next couple of seasons but rejected an offer from …

The second round of the Carabao Cup gets underway this week with 50 teams in action as they look to reach the last 32 of the competition. Traditionally over the last few years, the League Cup has represented a chance for teams to rotate their squads and give some of their younger talents the opportunity to shine. There are currently …

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has outlined that he “cannot know the future” as speculation continues to stir as to whether or not star midfielder Declan Rice will be with the club next season. Rice has been one of West Ham’s standout performers this season making 34 appearances and recieving a nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year …

Former Ireland international Declan Rice has been included in the six-man shortlist for the 2018/2019 PFA Young Player of the Year. The West Ham midfielder, who was embroiled in an international tug of war between Ireland and England for the majority of the year, has been rewarded for his tremendous displays this season. Rice has become a key component in …

As the Premier League season nears its end, it is time to look back on the campaign that was, and more specifically the league’s new arrivals. A whole host of teams added to their star-studded squads in the summer and winter transfer windows, but which players have impressed the most in their new surroundings? Here Pundit Arena ranks the top …

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has chosen to represent England at international level following a lengthy statement on his Twitter account this afternoon. Rice has been embroiled in an international tug-of-war between England and Ireland since August when then manager Martin O’Neill outlined that he had been left out of the squad as he was still deliberating over his international …

England manager Gareth Southgate is reportedly set to personally check in on Declan Rice as the decision over the 20-year old’s international future edges over closer.  According to ESPN FC, Southgate will be attending West Ham’s clash with Wolves in the Premier League on Thursday night and will make a big play to secure his international services amidst competition from …

Manuel Pellegrini said he felt “ashamed” of his players during West Ham’s humiliating 4-2 defeat by AFC Wimbledon in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Hammers may be 10th in the Premier League and Wimbledon rock bottom of third-tier League One, but that didn’t stop them going 3-0 down in this all-London tie, with Scott Wagstaff …

On Tuesday, Spanish champions Barcelona confirmed the signing of former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder/forward Kevin Prince-Boateng on loan from Italian side Sassuolo. The transfer raised eyebrows around the football world with many questioning Barca’s reasoning behind the signing of a 31-year old who has been at nine clubs previous to his arrival at the Camp Nou. Even Boateng himself who …

Declan Rice has been grabbing all the headlines on Sunday morning following his match-winning display for West Ham against Arsenal on Saturday which saw him score his first Hammers goal. The 19-year old was the standout performer at the London Stadium as West Ham picked up an impressive victory over Arsenal as they continue their solid season under Manuel Pellegrini. …

Declan Rice’s first West Ham goal secured a 1-0 win over Arsenal in a capital city derby clash at the London Stadium, and earned him high praise from captain, Mark Noble. The victory in Saturday’s early kick-off saw the Hammers move up to eighth in the Premier League table, on 31 points, ahead of the bulk of the weekend’s fixtures. …

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini insists he wants to keep Marko Arnautovic amid reports of a bid from a Chinese Super League team. Arnautovic was the subject of a reported £35 million ($44 million) offer from an unnamed Chinese club this week. It was suggested that Shanghai SIPG are the side interested in the Austrian striker, who was said to …

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has revealed that he has spoken to both England manager Gareth Southgate and Ireland manager Mick McCarthy about his international future and outlined that he will decide who to represent “soon.” Rice has been embroiled in an international tug-of-war between Ireland and England after he was left out of Martin O’Neill’s squad in August, following …