Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has been hailed as the most talented graduate of an academy that also produced Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyokeres.
Injured Spurs star James Maddison took to social media to vent his frustration at the quality of refereeing in his side's London derby against rivals West Ham. The attacking midfielder was reacting to the decision to rule out Cristian Romero's goal for a foul by Micky van de Ven. Maddison also took aim at the officials for their start to the new season.
Lucas Bergvall announced himself in dazzling fashion as Tottenham Hotspur crushed West Ham 3-0 in a fiery London derby. The Swedish prodigy, just 19 years and 223 days old, became the second-youngest Spurs player ever to both score and assist in a single Premier League match. Only Nick Barmby (18 years, 321 days), who achieved the feat back in 1992, stands ahead of him in the record books.
Thomas Frank claimed that Micky van de Ven's goal against West Ham did not count as he explained what he really demands from the Dutch defender. Tottenham outclassed West Ham 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday to move up to the second position in the table, tied on nine points with rivals Arsenal, who are ahead on goal difference.
Mohammed Kudus has been reunited with the wooden elephant that he used as part of goal celebrations during his time in the Premier League with West Ham. The Hammers have returned said item to the Ghana international winger after seeing him complete a controversial £55 million ($75m) switch to London rivals Tottenham in the summer transfer window of 2025.
West Ham are reportedly eyeing a deal to appoint Gary O'Neil amid Graham Potter's disastrous start to the season as the Hammers consider an emotional return for their former midfielder. The pressure cooker at West Ham has finally hit full steam. A humiliating 3-0 defeat to Tottenham has left Graham Potter’s reign dangling by a thread, and the board are now seriously weighing up a change in the dugout.
West Ham United fans gathered in large numbers outside the London Stadium ahead of Saturday's Premier League encounter against Crystal Palace to demand the departure of the board. The Hammers have endured a torrid start to the 2025-26 season, with the fans having lost their patience with the current ownership. There have been calls to boycott the next home game, too.
Reports from English media have already started suggesting that Graham Potter faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium. Indeed, West Ham United have reportedly begun the process of identifying potential replacements, and one of the names on the club's radar is former boss Slaven Bilic, who managed the club between June 2015 and November 2017.
Nuno Espirito Santo has held talks with West Ham as head coach Graham Potter could be sacked following a series of poor results. Nuno, who parted ways with Nottingham Forest this month due to a breakdown in his working relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis, could return to the Premier League soon after he was replaced at the City Ground by Ange Postecoglou.
West Ham have been told they should consider Frank Lampard as Graham Potter's replacement despite his poor relations with the club and its fans. The Hammers find themselves in crisis following a dismal start to the Premier League season. They have lost four of their opening five games, with last weekend's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace piling more pressure on the under-fire manager.
Graham Potter admitted that his recent face-swap meme trend "made my son laugh" amid pressure to turn around West Ham fortunes. Potter's reign is hanging by the thinnest of threads, and fans have already decided his fate; through 'ridicule'. After last weekend's bruising home defeat to Crystal Palace, the Hammers faithful unleashed their trademark gallows humour, flooding social media with pictures of his face swapped onto others.
Jarrod Bowen has become caught up in the storm sparked by Graham Potter's sacking at West Ham, with questions being asked of whether the England international is the right man to lead the Hammers as captain. Another change in the dugout has been made at the London Stadium, with ex-Brighton and Chelsea coach Potter being relieved of his duties after just 25 games at the helm.
Jack Wilshere has named a surprise candidate who he thinks will be key to the Premier League title push as the Gunners seek to end a 21-year drought. Not since the fabled ‘Invincibles’ season of 2003/04 has the red half of north London lifted the Premier League trophy. Now, under Mikel Arteta, the Emirates faithful dare to believe again.
Arsenal welcomed regelation-battlers West Ham United to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with the aim of getting three more points to temporarily rise to the top of the Premier League table. However, they were dealt a hammer blow in the opening half hour after Martin Odegaard was forced to withdraw once again this season after he seemed to be struggling with his knee.
Bukayo Saka revealed the message he received from Arsenal icon Thierry after scoring in his 200th Premier League appearance on Saturday. Declan Rice and Saka were on target for the Gunners as they comfortably beat West Ham 2-0 at home to go a point clear at the top of the table. Saka returned from an injury just two weeks back and has now scored his second Premier League goal this season.
Former Brentford and West Ham United star Said Benrahma faces a court appearance and the threat of jail or a fine over an alleged attack by one of his XL bully dogs. If found guilty, the 30-year-old forward could be handed a custodial sentence. The charges in question relate to Benrahma’s spell in English football, with the alleged incident taking place in July 2023 when the ex-Hammers winger was based in Hornchurch, east London.
West Ham have been told that they missed their chance to sign Jose Mourinho as their head coach, but they have signed the next best option in Nuno Espirito Santo, who has replaced Graham Potter at the helm. The Hammers made a disastrous start to the 2025-26 campaign as they lost four out of their first five Premier League matches and were languishing in 19th position.
Michael Antonio is reportedly training at a Premier League club after his release from West Ham as the striker bids to battle back from a horror car crash. The 35-year-old Jamaican forward, who just months ago was battling to walk again after a devastating car crash in Epping Forest, has stunned fans by returning to training.
Lucas Paqueta could reportedly leave West Ham in January as Flamengo eye an ambitious swoop for the Hammers ace. According to Brazilian outlet Bolavip, Flamengo’s technical director José Boto is spearheading the campaign to lure Paqueta home. The report claims that Boto has been in constant dialogue with the midfielder’s representatives, determined to make the emotional reunion happen.
Michail Antonio’s mangled Ferrari has been up for sale on eBay, with the supercar being made available for £50,000. Former West Ham and Nottingham Forest forward Antonio suffered a horror car crash in December 2024 when colliding with a tree. He required major surgery after that accident, with the Jamaica international admitting that he was fortunate to escape with his life.
Emerson Palmieri has praised Roberto De Zerbi as a “special person” with unmatched passion, revealing how the Marseille coach played a crucial role in his summer transfer from West Ham. The Italy international full-back admitted he once feared the move would collapse, but is now thriving in Ligue 1 under a manager he deeply admires.
Graham Potter is ready to swap club chaos for international rescue duty, declaring his interest in becoming Sweden’s next manager just hours after Jon Dahl Tomasson was ruthlessly axed following a humiliating World Cup qualifying collapse. An embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Kosovo sent the nation spiralling into turmoil. The shock loss, their fourth match without a win, left the Scandinavian side at rock bottom of their qualifying group and on the brink of missing the 2026 World Cup.
Danny Dyer and daughter Dani have been chatting about Jarrod Bowen amid a tough time at West Ham. The Hammers sacked manager Graham Potter after just nine months in charge and have since appointed Nuno Espirito Santo as his replacement. Bowen clashed with angry fans at the start of the season after the team's Carabao Cup exit but swiftly apologised and has gone on to score three times in seven appearances in the Premier League for the Hammers.
The Premier League is reportedly set to vote on proposals that could see a “salary cap” of sorts introduced at the top end of English football. An “anchoring” plan has been drawn up, which would limit spending for elite clubs, with shareholders expected to address that issue in November. Several teams, including Manchester rivals United and City, are said to oppose the concept.
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