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Chelsea vs West Ham Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips: Backing goalfest at the Bridge

Our expert offers his best Chelsea vs West Ham Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their Premier League clash this evening (31/01/2026)

West Ham United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League

Paqueta says two PL giants wanted him before Flamengo move

Lucas Paqueta has claimed that two Premier League giants wanted him before he completed a switch from West Ham to Flamengo. The playmaker has been linked with a move back to his native Brazil for months now but it took until Friday for the £36.5 million ($50m) transfer to actually happen. But if two English sides had got their way, the 28-year-old may still be a Premier League player.

Premier League Predictions Gameweek 24: Arsenal and City maintain title pace

Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 24 this weekend, with all of Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea backed to claim three points.

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Chelsea vs West Ham: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Paqueta admits he 'needed Flamengo' after sealing West Ham exit

Lucas Paqueta has admitted that he "needed Flamengo" after completing his switch from West Ham. The Brazil international had expressed his desire to return to his native country ahead of this year's World Cup, and now he has sealed a £36 million ($50m) transfer to Flamengo. Now that this saga is over, the playmaker has made a candid admission about the switch.

West Ham star Paqueta finally agrees Flamengo return

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta has finally reached an agreement to return to former club Flamengo. The Brazilian is due to move on a transfer that will see him become the most expensive player in Brazilian Serie A history and will sign a five-year contract with Flamengo. Paqueta is due to travel later today, meaning he's already played his last game for West Ham.

Sunderland v Crystal Palace - Premier League

'See you outside' - Xhaka's argument with West Ham fan

Sunderland star Granit Xhaka allegedly told a West Ham fan he would "see them outside" following his side's 3-1 Premier League loss at London Stadium. The Swiss international missed the defeat through injury on Saturday, and during his time in the stands, it seems he was on the receiving end of some stick. Now, one supporter has opened up on their supposed interaction.

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Premier League

AWB's WAG could be jailed after 'causing serious injury'

The girlfriend of West Ham star Aaron Wan-Bissaka could face jail time after allegedly causing "serious injury by dangerous driving". Essex Police have confirmed that April Francis is set to appear in court after officers were called to Brentwood in light of a pedestrian being knocked over by a car. The force say the victim has suffered "life-changing injuries" and now a court date has been set.

Xhaka involved in heated argument with West Ham fan

Granit Xhaka was involved in an argument with a West Ham United supporter during Sunderland's 3-1 defeat at London Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats captain was ruled out of the fixture due to an ankle injury and was sat among his team-mates while the row with the Hammers fan occurred. A break in play allowed referee Thomas Bramall to pause the game and put an end to the incident.

Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Spurs star Udogie devastated after car break-in during game

Tottenham star Destiny Udogie has been hit with another crushing blow after thieves broke into his £150,000 Range Rover. The defender was an unused substitute in Spurs' 2-1 home defeat to West Ham at the weekend, and when he came back to his car, he saw the back window had been smashed, and glass was everywhere. This comes months after he was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent.

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Frank's Spurs hit with another blow as star set for surgery

Tottenham have confirmed that defender Ben Davies is set to undergo surgery after fracturing his ankle in his side's 2-1 loss to West Ham. Pressure is mounting on Spurs boss Thomas Frank after a damaging home defeat to the relegation-threatened Hammers at the weekend. To make matters worse, Wales international Davies picked up the injury in the derby defeat and now he faces a lengthy lay-off.

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Ex-England striker was left in 'foetal position' after team-mates' snus prank

Former West Ham and England striker Carlton Cole has lifted the lid on a hilarious but painful dressing room prank that left him writhing in agony on a bathroom floor. The cult hero revealed how mischievous international team-mates tricked him into trying 'snus' for the first time, assuring him it would "settle him down" before the nicotine pouch caused a severe physical reaction that had the rest of the squad "laughing their heads off".

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Fullkrug has €500k of jewellery stolen from hotel room

Niclas Fullkrug's nightmare start to life in Italy continued last week after the striker had €500k worth of valuables stolen from his hotel room. The German moved to the Rossoneri on loan for the rest of the season at the start of January, having been deemed surplus to requirements by Premier League side West Ham.

Ter Stegen rejected West Ham before picking new club

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to seal a move away from Camp Nou, but has rejected the chance to head to the Premier League after receiving an offer from West Ham United. Ter Stegen is no longer the first-choice stopper at Barca after losing his starting spot to summer signing Joan Garcia.

Premier League Predictions Gameweek 22: City keep pace with Arsenal in title race

Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 22 this weekend, with all of Man City, Arsenal and Aston Villa backed to claim three points.

Tottenham vs West Ham: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

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West Ham United v Brighton & Hove Albion - Premier League

Revealed: West Ham WILL sanction Paqueta sale - on one condition

West Ham are finally ready to sanction the permanent sale of Lucas Paqueta this month, but chiefs have attached a non-negotiable condition to the deal. While the Brazilian is desperate to join Flamengo immediately, the Hammers will only approve the transfer if the midfielder agrees to remain on loan at the London Stadium until the end of the season to aid their survival fight.

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West Ham issue update on wantaway star Paqueta amid Flamengo links

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has issued an update on wantaway midfielder Lucas Paqueta's future amid links with Flamengo. The Brazilian reportedly asked not to be selected for West Ham's FA Cup win over Queens Park Rangers last weekend in light of reports he is 'disillusioned' in east London. Ahead of their clash with Tottenham, manager Nuno has spoken about the player's situation.

West Ham United v Queens Park Rangers - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

'The luck of the gods' - West Ham need divine intervention to survive

West Ham icon Carlton Cole has issued a stark warning to his former club, admitting they need "the luck of the gods" to survive the drop this season. In a candid assessment of the turmoil at the London Stadium, Cole backed current boss Nuno Espírito Santo but expressed fears that the current squad overhaul might be too little, too late to save the Hammers.

Wolverhampton Wanderers v West Ham United - Premier League

Bowen & West Ham stars facing huge wage cuts if relegated

West Ham United's players stand to have their salaries significantly reduced if they are relegated to the Championship at the end of this season. The Hammers currently sit 18th in the Premier League table and are seven points from safety after a dreadful first half to the 2025-26 campaign, with pressure mounting on head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

Macclesfield v Crystal Palace - Emirates FA Cup Third Round

FA Cup fourth round draw: Macclesfield in dreamland!

Macclesfield FC will welcome the Premier League's Brentford to their Moss Rose home in the next round of the 2025-26 FA Cup after the fourth round draw handed the non-league side another glamorous tie against top flight opposition. The Silkmen sensationally beat holders Crystal Palace in the third round to complete one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all-time.

Paqueta selection bombshell as West Ham star seeks transfer

Lucas Paqueta asked not to be selected by West Ham in their FA Cup clash with Queens Park Rangers and is reportedly pushing for a transfer away from the Premier League club. The Brazilian playmaker is said to still be feeling "disillusioned" after the spot-betting scandal that dominated two years of his life, and he is now ready to leave England and head home.

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Mavropanos stretchered off after suffering worrying head injury

West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos had to be stretchered from the field after suffering a worrying head injury in the Hammers’ FA Cup third-round clash with Queens Park Rangers. The former Arsenal centre-half formed part of a nasty collision late in the first half, leading to him requiring lengthy treatment on the field and urgent medical attention off it.

Unique Premier League relegation battle creates intriguing new betting angle

Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley and West Ham United all look destined for the drop in the Premier League. Even with 17 games still to play.

West Ham board furious with Nuno over Forest actions

West Ham United officials have been left furious with manager Nuno Espirito Santo following his conduct after the damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Hammers hierarchy are rapidly losing faith in the Portuguese coach, with his decision to embrace and smile with opposition players immediately after the final whistle causing dismay as the club stares down the barrel of relegation.

West Ham make decision on Nuno's future after Forest defeat

West Ham United have reportedly decided to stick with under-fire manager Nuno Espirito Santo despite calls for his head growing louder following a damaging 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. The Hammers are mired in a relegation battle, sitting 18th in the Premier League and seven points from safety, but the hierarchy is preparing to back their coach in the market rather than show him the exit door.

Frequently asked questions

: Brentford were founded in October 1889, in West London’s Hounslow area. Initially, the local sportsmen formed the club to provide a permanent football or rugby team for the town. As fate would have it, 13 votes split 8-5 in favour of association football gave birth to the Brentford Football Club.
: Matthew Benham, a British businessman and lifelong supporter of Brentford, is the owner of the club.
: Brentford’s home ground is the Gtech Community Stadium, located in Brentford, West London. It was completed and opened in September 2020, replacing the club’s old Griffin Park ground. The stadium is a multi-purpose venue, hosting both football and rugby matches.
: The Gtech Community Stadium has a capacity of 17,250 seats.
: Brentford are yet to win any major honours as a top-flight side.
: Brentford haven't lifted an English top-flight title so far, with their best campaign being a fifth-place finish in the 1935-36 season.
: Brentford legend Ken Coote is the club's all-time leading appearance maker with 559 appearances to his name, which came between 1949 and 1963.
: With 163 goals in 282 games in all competitions, Jim Towers is Brentford's all-time top goalscorer. Towers spent seven seasons at the club between 1954 and 1961.
: David Raya, Christian Eriksen, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tony Craig, and Ken Coote are among the biggest names to have played for Brentford.
: Steve Perryman, Thomas Frank, and Harry Curtis are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Brentford.
: Their nickname was a happy accident. When a group of Borough Road College students cheered for Brentford players with the chant "Buck up, Bs," a journalist misheard it as "bees." This mistake eventually became the team's iconic nickname, The Bees.

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