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West Ham battle to victory over Arsenal as superb Rice scores his first Hammers goal

Saturday, January 12, 2019 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Declan Rice celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers full deserved their Premier League victory over the Gunners

West Ham make hard work of FA Cup progress against battling Birmingham

Saturday, January 5, 2019 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup, third round match at London Stadium.

Hammers striker Marko Arnautovic unhappy at being taken off after just 20 minutes

West Ham grab unlikely point thanks to Marko’s deadly double

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic scores his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

The Hammers come from two behind to grab a share of the spoils at the London Stadium

West Ham outplayed by buoyant Burnley

Sunday, December 30, 2018 Dave Evans at Turf Moor

West Ham United's Mark Noble (left) and Michail Antonio appear dejected during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

The Hammers slumped to a disappointing Premier League defeat as they were never at the races at Turf Moor

West Ham move into Premier League top half with deserved win over Saints

Thursday, December 27, 2018 Steve Blowers at St Marys

West Ham United's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St Mary's, Southampton.

The Hammers come from behind to beat Southampton with Anderson double

West Ham’s winning run comes to an end with Watford defeat

Saturday, December 22, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

Watford's Troy Deeney scores his side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers had their chances but the Hornets were more clinical at the London Stadoium

West Ham make it four wins in a row with victory at Fulham

Saturday, December 15, 2018 Steve Blowers at Craven Cottage

West Ham United's Robert Snodgrass (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with team-mates Javier Hernandez (centre) and Michail Antonio during the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London.

First-half goals from Snodgrass and Antonio settle matters for Hammers

West Ham second-half comeback earns them win over Crystal Palace

Saturday, December 8, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Felipe Anderson (left) celebrates scoring his side's third goal of the game with team-mate Javier Hernandez (right) during the Premier League match at The London Stadium, London.

Anderson strike inspires Hammers but they are left to cling on at the end

West Ham make it back-to-back wins as they ease past Cardiff City with second-half blitz

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Lucas Perez scores his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

Hammers sub Perez strikes twice after Fabianski penalty save

West Ham storm to superb victory at Newcastle

Saturday, December 1, 2018 Steve Blowers at St James’ Park

West Ham United's Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at St James' Park, Newcastle.

Chicharito’s deadly double sees off Newcastle in style

West Ham blown away by champions Manchester City

Saturday, November 24, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

Manchester City's Leroy Sane (right) scores his side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at The London Stadium, London.

The Hammers were no match for four-midable City

Below-par West Ham battle back to secure draw

Saturday, November 10, 2018 Steve Blowers at the John’s Smith’s Stadium

Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy (left) and West Ham United's Declan Rice battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the John Smith's Stadium, Huddersfield.

The Hammers earned a point as Felipe Anderson grabbed the equaliser against Huddersfield

West Ham grab vital win as Anderson grabs deadly double

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at The London Stadium, London.

The Hammers earned a much-needed victory over struggling Burnley but were twice pegged back

West Ham slip out of Carabao Cup against clinical Tottenham

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min (centre) scores his side's second goal of the game during the Carabao Cup, Fourth Round match at the London Stadium.

Defensive mistakes prove so costly for Hammers as Spurs march into quarter-finals

West Ham stung by late Leicester equaliser

Saturday, October 27, 2018 Steve Blowers at the King Power Stadium

West Ham United's Mark Noble reacts after being shown a red card by referee Michael Oliver during the Premier League match at The King Power Stadium, Leicester.

The 10-man Hammers were denied by a cruel deflection as Leicester rescued a point

West Ham beaten by Tottenham in London derby clash

Saturday, October 20, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic (right) and Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld battle for the ball during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers huffed and puffed but couldn’t beat Hugo Lloris

West Ham sunk by another Murray strike

Friday, October 5, 2018 Steve Blowers at the Amex Stadium

West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic (left) has a shot on goal during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton.

The Hammers piled on the pressure in the second half but couldn’t force a draw

West Ham storm to stunning victory over shellshocked Manchester United

Saturday, September 29, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Felipe Anderson celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with his team-mates during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers are unstoppable with goals from Anderson, Yarmolenko and Arnautovic

West Ham earn deserved draw against high-flying Chelsea

Sunday, September 23, 2018 Steve Blowers at The London Stadium

West Ham United's Andriy Yarmolenko (centre) in action with Chelsea's Willian (left) and Mateo Kovacic during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers hold the Blues in London derby showdown by Yarmolenko miss will haunt them

Woeful West Ham stay rock bottom after Wolves earn deserved win

Saturday, September 1, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski saves a shot from Wolverhampton Wanderers' Leo Bonatini during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

The Hammers crash to fourth straight defeat as Wolves grab late winner

West Ham survive big scare to progress in Carabao Cup

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Steve Blowers at Kingsmeadow

West Ham United's Issa Diop celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Carabao Cup, second round match at Kingsmeadow, London.

The Hammers come from behind to beat 10-man Wimbledon

Unlucky West Ham slip to third straight defeat

Saturday, August 25, 2018 Steve Blowers at The Emirates

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette (left) and Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (right) celebrate after West Ham United's Issa Diop scores an own-goal for their side's second goal during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Hammers striker Arnautovic puts West Ham in front but it is not enough

Four-midable Liverpool sweep West Ham aside in one-sided opener

Sunday, August 12, 2018 Steve Blowers at Anfield

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (left) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game with Naby Keita during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool.

The Hammers crash at Anfield as Pellegrini suffers disapponting first game loss

West Ham on verge of safety after battling win at Leicester City

Saturday, May 5, 2018 Steve Blowers at the King Power Stadium

West Ham United's Mark Noble (right) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with teammates Marko Arnautovic (centre) and Aaron Cresswell during the Premier League match at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

Goals from super Mario and captain marvel earns Hammers the points

West Ham humbled by Burnley amid cauldron of vitriol

Saturday, March 10, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

Burnley's Chris Wood celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the London Stadium.

Chaos at London Stadium with pitch invasions and angry protests as Hammers drop deeper

It’s snow joke for West Ham as they are crushed by Swansea

Saturday, March 3, 2018 Dave Evans

West Ham United's Marko Arnautovic (right) looks dejected during the Premier League match at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea.

Reid stretchered off as the Hammers plunge further into relegation trouble

West Ham crushed by four-midable Liverpool

Saturday, February 24, 2018 Steve Blowers at Anfield

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores his side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool.

The Hammers had their chances but they were outplayed by the rampant Reds

West Ham battle to vital victory over Watford

Saturday, February 10, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Javier Hernandez (middle) celebrates scoring the games first goal during the Premier League match at London Stadium.

Goals from Javier Hernandez and Marko Arnautovic sting the Hornets at the London Stadium

West Ham crash to defeat as Brighton put on a second-half show

Saturday, February 3, 2018 Steve Blowers at the Amex Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion's Glenn Murray (right) celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at the AMEX Stadium, Brighton.

The Hammers slip to a worrying Premier League defeat at the Amex Stadium

West Ham grab deserved draw thanks to Noble penalty

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Steve Blowers at the London Stadium

West Ham United's Mark Noble celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Premier League match at the London Stadium, London.

The Hammers injury-hit side come from behind to earn a precious point at the London Stadium

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