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Toffees boss Frank Lampard had previously led the market, with pressure building further following defeat by bottom club Wolves on Boxing Day. But Moyes' West Ham have now lost five straight league games, beaten 3-1 by Arsenal and then by Brentford since the World Cup. The Scot was backed heavily in the transfer market summer as the Hammers not…

The eight-week World Cup-enforced break is about to end, and Arsenal will be back in action at the Emirates on Boxing Day when they host London rivals West Ham United. Mikel Arteta will know the need to get serious about the title chase, and this is an opportunity for the Gunners to go eight points clear at the top, albeit temporarily. Fifteen…

Arsenal face West Ham United in the Premier League on Boxing Day, in what is their first competitive fixture in 44 days. After Arsenal's 2-0 win over Wolves in the last round of Premier League games before the 2022 World Cup break, the Gunners extended their lead at the top of the league table to five points following Manchester City's surprising…

Arsenal's quest for a first Premier League title since 2004 recommences on Boxing Day after the World Cup break when they welcome West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium (8pm kick-off). The table-topping Gunners hold a five-point advantage over Manchester City - and with Pep Guardiola's team not playing until Wednesday when they are away at Leeds…

Even though Costa Rica have kept themselves in with a good chance of reaching the knockout stages at the 2022 World Cup, Germany now stand in their way. LIVE: A 1-0 win against Japan last time out for Costa Rica will have raised morale after their thumping 7-0 loss at the hands of Spain on matchday one, but even so, the bookmakers give the Central…

Hansi Flick's Germany take on Luis Fernando Suarez's Costa Rica in their final Group E clash on Thursday as they aim to avoid back-to-back group stage exits at the World Cup Germany must defeat Costa Rica in their final group stage fixture of the 2022 World Cup if they are to stand any chance of making it through to the knockout stages. Die…

Germany will look to restore their reputation as one of the most-feared sides in international football as they seek a record-equalling fifth World Cup trophy this winter. Die Mannschaft became four-time world champions by triumphing in Brazil in 2014, overcoming Argentina in extra time of a tense final to add a fourth star - "der vierte Stern" -…

Germany take on Japan in the World Cup 2022 group stages. Here we have a live stream, how to watch, the date, team news, odds, prediction and everything else you need to know. Germany are always a team to watch out for at major tournaments. They have undeniable talent in their ranks, with the latest bunch of stars featuring the likes of Jamal…

Germany will play in World Cup Group E against a difficult set of teams. Of all the groups in the World Cup 2022, Group E may be the most difficult. Joining the Germans will be Costa Rica, Japan, and Spain. It won't be easy to top the group, yet coach Hansi Flick will expect the team to finish first and gain a slightly easier route to the…

Only Brazil have won more World Cups and appeared in more editions of the tournament than Germany. The four-time champions, who triumphed in 1954, 1974, 1990 and 2014, have participated in every single competition in the last 68 years. They are perennially among the favorites to lift the trophy, with the best online sportsbooks ranking them sixth…

Germany coach Hansi Flick during training in Muscat, Oman. REUTERS BERLIN, November 15 Germany are almost always among the title favourites at international tournaments but it is hard to predict how far Hansi Flick's team will progress at this year's World Cup. The coach, who took over last year after Joachim Loew's 15-year spell in charge, is no…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

West Ham can record a third consecutive victory in all competitions when they take on Fulham in a London derby in the Premier League on Sunday. The Hammers returned to winning ways in the top flight with a 2-0 victory over Wolves last weekend, before following that up with a 1-0 win away to Anderlecht in the Europa Conference League on Thursday to…

The return of David Moyes to West Ham United in 2019 sparked a debate surrounding the decision to hire a manager who has struggled to stamp his authority in recent years. Hand-picked by the great Sir Alex Ferguson to replace him, Moyes' Manchester United era did not go according to plan. A harsh lesson in Manchester was then followed by a dismal…

West Ham United returns to action following the postponement of the full Premier League matchday at the weekend. The Hammers continue their Europa Conference League campaign with a trip to Danish side Silkeborg on Thursday night, knowing the hosts are no pushovers and could prove to be a banana skin if taken lightly. Silkeborg tumbled to the third…