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Rosenior ready to 'move forward' with Fernandez

Despite the uproar surrounding Enzo Fernandez's recent disciplinary issues and the outspoken comments from the player's agent, Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior adopted a conciliatory tone. The Argentine midfielder was seen at Stamford Bridge supporting his teammates during their emphatic FA Cup victory over Port Vale, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by his manager.

Manchester City v Liverpool - Premier League

Man City host Liverpool and Port Vale visit Chelsea in FA Cup

The FA Cup quarter-final draw has produced some spectacular matchups, headlined by a heavyweight clash between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, League 1 strugglers Port Vale have been rewarded for their magical cup run with a dream tie against Chelsea. Premier League leaders Arsenal also face a tricky away test against Championship outfit Southampton.

Port Vale v Sunderland - Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round

Port Vale stun Sunderland in massive FA Cup upset

The magic of the FA Cup was on full display at Vale Park on Sunday as League One strugglers Port Vale pulled off a monumental giant-killing. Despite sitting at the very bottom of the third tier, the Valiants defied a gap of 57 places in the football pyramid to eliminate Premier League side Sunderland with a gritty 1-0 victory.

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Arteta reveals why he took Saka off against Port Vale

Mikel Arteta revealed why he substituted Bukayo Saka against Port Vale as the Arsenal star suffered a fresh injury scare during the Carabao Cup win. The Gunners marched into the next round of the domestic cup competition with a late 2–0 victory over their lower-league opposition, but the sight of the England international hobbling after a bruising challenge left fans concerned.

Port Vale v Arsenal - Carabao Cup Third Round

Lift off for Eze but Arsenal need Trossard to seal win

Arsenal laboured against a spirited Port Vale to ease into the League Cup fourth round, courtesy of Eze's first goal in a Gunners shirt early in the first half and a late strike from substitute Trossard. The Gunners made a flying start to the match, scoring inside the opening 10 minutes and looked like they would blow League One Vale away. But chances were hard to come by and the hosts enjoyed more possession as the match progressed, then Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta introduced Trossard who secured the win with five minutes remaining.

Frequently asked questions

West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C, later renamed to West Ham United in 1900.

British businessman David Sullivan owns 38.8% stake in the club and co-owns West Ham with David Kretinsky of 1890s Holdings (27%), Vanessa Gold of Family Trust (25.1%), J. Albert Smith of WHU LLC (8%) and other investors (1.1%).

West Ham United play all their home games at the London Stadium, moving from their former home venue Boleyn Ground in 2016, which served the club's base for over a century. There are plans to expand London Stadium's capacity to 67,000.

The London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500, making it London's fourth-largest stadium.

West Ham have won five major honours during their history, which includes three FA Cups as well as the 2022-23 UEFA Conference League.

West Ham United have never won the English top-flight. Their best-ever finish was third position in the 1985-86 season of the-then English first division.

Former English defender Billy Bonds is West Ham's leading appearance maker of all-time, featuring for the club in 799 games across 21 seasons.

With 326 goals in 505 games, Vic Watson is the greatest goalscorer in the history of West Ham United.

Bobby Moore, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole and Mark Noble are among West Ham's biggest-ever stars, with the London side also famously once managing to lure Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano to the club.

Avram Grant, Alan Pardew, David Moyes, Gianfranco Zola, and Manuel Pellegrini are among the most acclaimed managers to have been at the helm for West Ham United.

West Ham United are nicknamed The Irons and The Hammers, a reference to the club's first name, Thames Ironworks F.C.