Manchester City beat West Ham and 2-0 and resumed their Premier League campaign in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/arsene-wenger-slams-manchester-city-over-uefa-ban-says-cant-go-unpunished-281333">Arsene Wenger slams Manchester City over UEFA ban, says 'can't go unpunished</a>

This was the first match played by Manchester City after UEFA imposed a two-year ban on playing any European tournaments on Pep Guardiola's side.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/latest-sports-news-klopp-shows-sympathy-for-guardiola-after-man-city-european-ban-280882">Klopp shows sympathy for Guardiola after Manchester City European ban</a>

Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne's goal helped Manchester City cruise towards victory in the Premier League maintaining their second position in the points table.&nbsp;

On Friday, UEFA found a "serious" fair-play breach by Manchester City from 2012 to 2016. UEFA imposed a two-year ban on Manchester City, they will be barred to play any European competitions for the next two seasons. Manchester City was also fined $32.5 million.&nbsp;

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The ban has taken a toll on Manchester City as they lose many supporters, according to reports 10,000 seats were empty during the match. Few reports suggest that this could also be due to the fact the fixture was rescheduled from its original date 10 days earlier due to storms.

There were banners during the match which read "UEFA Cartel" and "UEFA Mafia", taunts were heard during the match where people chanted "we'll see you in court".&nbsp;

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Manchester City will face Real Madrid for UEFA Champions League in the first leg of the round of 16 on March &nbsp;17.&nbsp;

Manchester City beat West Ham and 2-0 and resumed their Premier League campaign in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Also read: Arsene Wenger slams Manchester City over UEFA ban, says 'can't go unpunished This was the first match played by Manchester City after UEFA imposed a two-year ban on playing any European tournaments on Pep Guardiola's side.

Manchester City beat West Ham and 2-0 and resumed their Premier League campaign in the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Also read: Arsene Wenger slams Manchester City over UEFA ban, says 'can't go unpunished This was the first match played by Manchester City after UEFA imposed a two-year ban on playing any European tournaments on Pep Guardiola's side. Also read: Klopp shows sympathy for Guardiola after Manchester City European ban Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne's goal helped Manchester City cruise towards victory in the Premier League maintaining their second position in the points table. On Friday, UEFA found a "serious" fair-play breach by Manchester City from 2012 to 2016. UEFA imposed a two-year ban on Manchester City, they will be barred to play any European competitions for the next two seasons. Manchester City was also fined $32.5 million. The ban has taken a toll on Manchester City as they lose many supporters, according to reports 10,000 seats were empty during the match. Few reports suggest that this could also be due to the fact the fixture was rescheduled from its original date 10 days earlier due to storms. There were banners during the match which read "UEFA Cartel" and "UEFA Mafia", taunts were heard during the match where people chanted "we'll see you in court". Manchester City will face Real Madrid for UEFA Champions League in the first leg of the round of 16 on March 17.

Premier League: 'Empty' Etihad Stadium witnesses first Manchester City win after UEFA ban

West Ham United have reappointed David Moyes as head coach on an 18-month deal to replace the sacked Manuel Pellegrini and help them move away from the bottom half of the table, the struggling Premier League club said on Sunday.

Moyes, 56, returns to the Hammers for a second stint after he saved the club from the drop in the 2017-18 campaign during a six-month deal and he will face the same task with the team languishing in 17th - a point above the relegation places.

The Scot's first game back in charge will be on Wednesday at home to fellow strugglers Bournemouth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-west-ham-sack-pellegrini-after-leicester-defeat-270816">Pellegrini was sacked</a> after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City, their seventh loss in nine games after a promising start to the season.

“It’s fabulous to be back,” Moyes said in a club statement. “It feels great to be home. I’ve missed being here... I enjoyed being around the stadium and I loved being in this part of the world and I missed the club, so I can’t wait to get started."

“I think there’s got to be a short-term goal for us just now to get the wins to get us away from the wrong end of the league and what we’re going to do over the next six months...”

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/david-moyes-leaves-west-ham-club-seek-high-calibre-successor-137425">Moyes was hired by West Ham</a> in November 2017 to replace Slaven Bilic with the east London club in the relegation zone and the Scotsman led them to a 13th-place finish to ensure their survival in the top flight.

But West Ham did not renew his contract and instead hired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-man-city-see-off-sheffield-united-but-var-questioned-again-270925">Manchester City</a>'s former title-winning manager Pellegrini in the close season and he led them to a 10th-place finish last term.

But after winning only twice in the last 14 games, the club, who spent over 150 million pounds ($196.37 million) on transfers during Pellegrini's tenure, wanted to make a change quickly to give the new manager time to salvage the season.

“David proved in his short time with the club that he was capable of getting results and we believe that he will start moving the club in the right direction once again," West Ham's joint-chairman David Sullivan said in the club statement.

Moyes previously managed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-ancelottis-everton-win-again-pearson-works-watford-magic-270814">Everton</a>, Manchester United and Sunderland in the Premier League. He also spent a year in Spain coaching <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-real-madrid-frustrated-by-athletic-and-fall-behind-barca-269641">La Liga</a> side Real Sociedad between 2014 and 2015 before he was sacked following a poor start to the season.

West Ham United have reappointed David Moyes as head coach on an 18-month deal to replace the sacked Manuel Pellegrini and help them move away from the bottom half of the table, the struggling Premier League club said on Sunday.

West Ham United have reappointed David Moyes as head coach on an 18-month deal to replace the sacked Manuel Pellegrini and help them move away from the bottom half of the table, the struggling Premier League club said on Sunday. Moyes, 56, returns to the Hammers for a second stint after he saved the club from the drop in the 2017-18 campaign during a six-month deal and he will face the same task with the team languishing in 17th - a point above the relegation places. The Scot's first game back in charge will be on Wednesday at home to fellow strugglers Bournemouth. Pellegrini was sacked after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Leicester City, their seventh loss in nine games after a promising start to the season. “It’s fabulous to be back,” Moyes said in a club statement. “It feels great to be home. I’ve missed being here... I enjoyed being around the stadium and I loved being in this part of the world and I missed the club, so I can’t wait to get started." “I think there’s got to be a short-term goal for us just now to get the wins to get us away from the wrong end of the league and what we’re going to do over the next six months...” Moyes was hired by West Ham in November 2017 to replace Slaven Bilic with the east London club in the relegation zone and the Scotsman led them to a 13th-place finish to ensure their survival in the top flight. But West Ham did not renew his contract and instead hired Manchester City's former title-winning manager Pellegrini in the close season and he led them to a 10th-place finish last term. But after winning only twice in the last 14 games, the club, who spent over 150 million pounds ($196.37 million) on transfers during Pellegrini's tenure, wanted to make a change quickly to give the new manager time to salvage the season. “David proved in his short time with the club that he was capable of getting results and we believe that he will start moving the club in the right direction once again," West Ham's joint-chairman David Sullivan said in the club statement. Moyes previously managed Everton, Manchester United and Sunderland in the Premier League. He also spent a year in Spain coaching La Liga side Real Sociedad between 2014 and 2015 before he was sacked following a poor start to the season.

Premier League: West Ham reappoint Moyes in bid to avoid relegation scrap

West Ham sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the Hammers just one point above the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-improving-saints-stun-chelsea-with-2-0-win-at-stamford-bridge-270505">Premier League</a>'s relegation zone in 17th.

A run of just <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-stage-comeback-to-sink-west-ham-and-end-winless-run-267402">two wins in 14 games</a>, including seven defeats in their last nine league matches, saw patience run out with the 66-year-old former Real Madrid and Manchester City boss.

"It is with great disappointment that we've had to make this decision," West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan said in a club statement.

"Manuel is a gentleman and it has been a real pleasure to work with someone of his calibre.

"However, it has become clear that a change is required to get the club back on track in line with our ambitions this season.

"We felt it was necessary to act now in order to give the new manager as much time as possible to try and achieve that goal."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-stage-comeback-to-sink-west-ham-and-end-winless-run-267402">West Ham</a> host Bournemouth, who sit one point and one place above them in the table, on January 1.

Pellegrini has failed to provide enough of a return on a significant transfer spend over the past 18 months with over £100 million ($130 million) splashed on the likes of Felipe Anderson, Sebastien Haller, Pablo Fornals, Andriy Yarmolenko and Issa Diop.

West Ham overcame a difficult start to finish 10th in Pellegrini's first campaign in charge and began this season brightly.

After an impressive 2-0 win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-martial-scores-twice-as-manchester-united-crush-newcastle-270486">Manchester United</a> in late September the Irons sat fifth in the table.

However, that was their last win at home and they have tumbled down the table over the past three months.&nbsp;

"Playing at home, that's where we should be getting the most points and the manager is obviously disappointed with the performances," said goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who has been sorely missed through injury over the past few months.

"For some while we've not managed to get anything playing at home."

Fabianski saved an early penalty on his return to the side on Saturday from Demarai Gray, but could still not inspire a turnaround despite Leicester making nine changes.

Jamie Vardy was among those missing due to the birth of his daughter, but Gray made amends for his earlier miss by scoring the winner after Pablo Fornals had cancelled out Kelechi Iheanacho's opener for the visitors.

West Ham sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the Hammers just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone in 17th.

West Ham sacked manager Manuel Pellegrini after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester left the Hammers just one point above the Premier League's relegation zone in 17th. A run of just two wins in 14 games, including seven defeats in their last nine league matches, saw patience run out with the 66-year-old former Real Madrid and Manchester City boss. "It is with great disappointment that we've had to make this decision," West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan said in a club statement. "Manuel is a gentleman and it has been a real pleasure to work with someone of his calibre. "However, it has become clear that a change is required to get the club back on track in line with our ambitions this season. "We felt it was necessary to act now in order to give the new manager as much time as possible to try and achieve that goal." West Ham host Bournemouth, who sit one point and one place above them in the table, on January 1. Pellegrini has failed to provide enough of a return on a significant transfer spend over the past 18 months with over £100 million ($130 million) splashed on the likes of Felipe Anderson, Sebastien Haller, Pablo Fornals, Andriy Yarmolenko and Issa Diop. West Ham overcame a difficult start to finish 10th in Pellegrini's first campaign in charge and began this season brightly. After an impressive 2-0 win over Manchester United in late September the Irons sat fifth in the table. However, that was their last win at home and they have tumbled down the table over the past three months. "Playing at home, that's where we should be getting the most points and the manager is obviously disappointed with the performances," said goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who has been sorely missed through injury over the past few months. "For some while we've not managed to get anything playing at home." Fabianski saved an early penalty on his return to the side on Saturday from Demarai Gray, but could still not inspire a turnaround despite Leicester making nine changes. Jamie Vardy was among those missing due to the birth of his daughter, but Gray made amends for his earlier miss by scoring the winner after Pablo Fornals had cancelled out Kelechi Iheanacho's opener for the visitors.

Premier League: West Ham sack Pellegrini after Leicester defeat

Former Newcastle United and West Ham United&nbsp;manager&nbsp;Alan&nbsp;Pardew&nbsp;has been&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;head coach of ADO&nbsp;Den&nbsp;Haag&nbsp;until the end of the season, the&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;Eredivisie team announced.

Pardew, who has been out of a job since being sacked by West Bromwich Albion in April last year, has been tasked with getting&nbsp;Den&nbsp;Haag&nbsp;out of the relegation zone with the struggling top-flight&nbsp;side&nbsp;second from bottom after 18 games.

"I am glad ADO&nbsp;Den&nbsp;Haag&nbsp;came my way during the search for a new challenge," the BBC quoted 58-year-old&nbsp;Pardew&nbsp;as saying.

"The team is in a difficult phase, but we will do everything we can to turn the tide. We have to do that together. Together we have to achieve a comeback."

Pardew, who has also managed Reading, Charlton Athletic, Southampton, and Crystal Palace, replaces Alfons Groenendijk who left&nbsp;Den&nbsp;Haag&nbsp;earlier this month.

Den&nbsp;Haag&nbsp;later&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;former Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax Amsterdam&nbsp;manager&nbsp;Martin Jol as their new technical adviser.

Former Newcastle United and West Ham United manager Alan Pardew has been appointed head coach of ADO Den Haag until the end of the season, the Dutch Eredivisie team announced.

Former Newcastle United and West Ham United manager Alan Pardew has been appointed head coach of ADO Den Haag until the end of the season, the Dutch Eredivisie team announced. Pardew, who has been out of a job since being sacked by West Bromwich Albion in April last year, has been tasked with getting Den Haag out of the relegation zone with the struggling top-flight side second from bottom after 18 games. "I am glad ADO Den Haag came my way during the search for a new challenge," the BBC quoted 58-year-old Pardew as saying. "The team is in a difficult phase, but we will do everything we can to turn the tide. We have to do that together. Together we have to achieve a comeback." Pardew, who has also managed Reading, Charlton Athletic, Southampton, and Crystal Palace, replaces Alfons Groenendijk who left Den Haag earlier this month. Den Haag later appointed former Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax Amsterdam manager Martin Jol as their new technical adviser.

Football: Pardew appointed manager of Dutch side Den Haag

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-slump-to-first-home-defeat-by-brighton-266535">Arsenal</a> scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away as they ended a seven-match winless run in the Premier League on Monday.

After a poor start to the game by both sides, the Hammers took the lead seven minutes before the break when Angelo Ogbonna charged into a crowded box to head home a Pablo Fornals cross at the London Stadium.

But Arsenal, with interim coach Freddie Ljungberg searching for his first win since taking over from the sacked Unai Emery, equalised on the hour thanks to a sharp finish from Brazilian Martinelli, his first <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/late-fernandez-strike-gives-newcastle-2-1-win-over-southampton-267124">Premier League</a> goal.

Six minutes later record signing Pepe put the visitors ahead with a superb curling shot into the far corner after being set up by a clever back-heel from Aubameyang.

The pair reversed roles for Arsenal's third with Frenchman Pepe chipping a cross into the box and Aubameyang volleying home on the turn after 69 minutes.

"It means so much for the players. They have been living under enormous pressure and you see it in their performances," said Ljungberg.

"You can see the players have been a bit low and you see in the dressing room the relief and how happy they are. We enjoy tonight and we continue working tomorrow. We have to work on our belief -- that was the difference," he said.

The win took Arsenal up to ninth on 22 points from 16 games, while West Ham's third straight home loss leaves them in 16th place on 16 points, only a point above the relegation zone, and increases the pressure on Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini.

The former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-city-not-on-par-with-european-elite-says-guardiola-267118">Manchester City</a> boss said he was sure he could turn the club's fortunes around, however.

"The pressure for me is exactly the same if we win or lose. When you don't have results things are more difficult. If I had not seen the team play the way they did in the first 65 minutes, I might have doubts," he added.

"For 60 minutes there was just one team on the pitch. But football can be like this.

"We made mistakes in moments of defending. The problem was a lack of patience and quality to decide the game with a second goal and we made important mistakes in defence," he added.

Arsenal scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away as they ended a seven-match winless run in the Premier League on Monday.

Arsenal scored three quickfire second-half goals through Gabriel Martinelli, Nicolas Pepe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to beat West Ham United 3-1 away as they ended a seven-match winless run in the Premier League on Monday. After a poor start to the game by both sides, the Hammers took the lead seven minutes before the break when Angelo Ogbonna charged into a crowded box to head home a Pablo Fornals cross at the London Stadium. But Arsenal, with interim coach Freddie Ljungberg searching for his first win since taking over from the sacked Unai Emery, equalised on the hour thanks to a sharp finish from Brazilian Martinelli, his first Premier League goal. Six minutes later record signing Pepe put the visitors ahead with a superb curling shot into the far corner after being set up by a clever back-heel from Aubameyang. The pair reversed roles for Arsenal's third with Frenchman Pepe chipping a cross into the box and Aubameyang volleying home on the turn after 69 minutes. "It means so much for the players. They have been living under enormous pressure and you see it in their performances," said Ljungberg. "You can see the players have been a bit low and you see in the dressing room the relief and how happy they are. We enjoy tonight and we continue working tomorrow. We have to work on our belief -- that was the difference," he said. The win took Arsenal up to ninth on 22 points from 16 games, while West Ham's third straight home loss leaves them in 16th place on 16 points, only a point above the relegation zone, and increases the pressure on Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini. The former Manchester City boss said he was sure he could turn the club's fortunes around, however. "The pressure for me is exactly the same if we win or lose. When you don't have results things are more difficult. If I had not seen the team play the way they did in the first 65 minutes, I might have doubts," he added. "For 60 minutes there was just one team on the pitch. But football can be like this. "We made mistakes in moments of defending. The problem was a lack of patience and quality to decide the game with a second goal and we made important mistakes in defence," he added.

Premier League: Arsenal stage comeback to sink West Ham and end winless run

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The 25-year-old joins on a five-year deal with an option of a further year, becoming the Londoners' fourth signing of the summer.

British media reports put the figure at £45 million ($56 million).

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West Ham United have signed French striker Sebastien Haller from Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed club-record fee, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

West Ham United have signed French striker Sebastien Haller from Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt for an undisclosed club-record fee, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. The 25-year-old joins on a five-year deal with an option of a further year, becoming the Londoners' fourth signing of the summer. British media reports put the figure at £45 million ($56 million). How excited are you to see @HallerSeb in action?! 😍 #SayHaller pic.twitter.com/15Qy5vjLmJ — West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) July 17, 2019 × West Ham's previous record signing was attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson from Lazio last July for a reported initial £35 million, rising to a potential 42 million.

West Ham sign French striker Sebastien Haller from Frankfurt

Belgium national team captain Eden Hazard displayed his dribbling skills to help Chelsea beat West Ham United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

By virtue of this win, Chelsea moved to third place in the Premier League standings.&nbsp;

Hazard was in top form, scoring a brace to take his tally of goals in the Premier League to 16. Hazard has been directly involved in 28 goals this season, the most for any player in the Premier League.&nbsp;

His opener came in the 24th minute and will surely go down as one of the contenders for the goal of the season.&nbsp;

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After the match, Eden Hazard admitted his first goal was "something special".&nbsp;

Chelsea is now two points clear of Tottenham and three ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal in the race for a top-four finish.

Belgium national team captain Eden Hazard displayed his dribbling skills to help Chelsea beat West Ham United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. By virtue of this win, Chelsea moved to third place in the Premier League standings.

Belgium national team captain Eden Hazard displayed his dribbling skills to help Chelsea beat West Ham United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. By virtue of this win, Chelsea moved to third place in the Premier League standings. Hazard was in top form, scoring a brace to take his tally of goals in the Premier League to 16. Hazard has been directly involved in 28 goals this season, the most for any player in the Premier League. His opener came in the 24th minute and will surely go down as one of the contenders for the goal of the season. If you didn’t watch last nights game or if you are like me and want to watch Eden Hazard’s fantastic individual goal again here it is! pic.twitter.com/1Ttn7ysdrr — Daily Football (@DailyFootball90) April 9, 2019 × After the match, Eden Hazard admitted his first goal was "something special". Chelsea is now two points clear of Tottenham and three ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal in the race for a top-four finish.

Watch: Eden Hazard's spectacular solo goal against West Ham United

West Ham United midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been charged for allegedly abusing anti-doping officials at the Premier League club's training ground, the FA said on Monday.

Scotland international Snodgrass, 31, could be banned for one match and fined 8,000 pounds ($10,546.40) if he admits the charge, in line with the FA's standard penalty guidelines.

"Robert Snodgrass has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3(1)," the FA said in a statement http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/mar/04/snodgrass-charged-040319.

"It is alleged the player used abusive and/or insulting words towards UK anti-doping officials who were visiting West Ham United's training ground on 06 February 2019 to conduct out-of-competition testing."

Snodgrass, joined West Ham from Hull City in January 2017 and has also had spells at Leeds United and Norwich City.

He has scored four goals in all competitions for the Hammers this season, has until March 18 to respond to the charge.

West Ham United midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been charged for allegedly abusing anti-doping officials at the Premier League club's training ground, the FA said on Monday.

West Ham United midfielder Robert Snodgrass has been charged for allegedly abusing anti-doping officials at the Premier League club's training ground, the FA said on Monday. Scotland international Snodgrass, 31, could be banned for one match and fined 8,000 pounds ($10,546.40) if he admits the charge, in line with the FA's standard penalty guidelines. "Robert Snodgrass has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3(1)," the FA said in a statement http://www.thefa.com/news/2019/mar/04/snodgrass-charged-040319. "It is alleged the player used abusive and/or insulting words towards UK anti-doping officials who were visiting West Ham United's training ground on 06 February 2019 to conduct out-of-competition testing." Snodgrass, joined West Ham from Hull City in January 2017 and has also had spells at Leeds United and Norwich City. He has scored four goals in all competitions for the Hammers this season, has until March 18 to respond to the charge.

West Ham's Snodgrass charged by FA for allegedly abusing anti-doping officials

West Ham United are investigating allegations of racist abuse aimed towards Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw at the London Stadium.

A video emerged on social media in which audible racial slurs are directed at the 26-year-old Egypt international as he was taking a corner.

The user who posted the video on Twitter said: "I went to watch West Ham vs Liverpool and I was disgusted by what I was hearing. People like this deserve no place in our society let alone football matches."

The Metropolitan Police told Reuters in an email that officers are in the process of reviewing the footage.

In a statement, a West Ham spokesman said the club have a "zero tolerance policy" to any form of violent or abusive behaviour.

"We are an inclusive football club. Regardless of age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability, everyone is warmly welcomed at London Stadium," he added.

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"Anyone identified committing an offence will have their details passed to the police and will face a lifetime ban from London Stadium. There is no place for this kind of behaviour at our stadium."

Salah was last year named PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year after he scored 44 goals for Liverpool in all competitions last season.

West Ham United are investigating allegations of racist abuse aimed towards Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw at the London Stadium.

West Ham United are investigating allegations of racist abuse aimed towards Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during Monday's 1-1 Premier League draw at the London Stadium. A video emerged on social media in which audible racial slurs are directed at the 26-year-old Egypt international as he was taking a corner. The user who posted the video on Twitter said: "I went to watch West Ham vs Liverpool and I was disgusted by what I was hearing. People like this deserve no place in our society let alone football matches." The Metropolitan Police told Reuters in an email that officers are in the process of reviewing the footage. In a statement, a West Ham spokesman said the club have a "zero tolerance policy" to any form of violent or abusive behaviour. "We are an inclusive football club. Regardless of age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability, everyone is warmly welcomed at London Stadium," he added. West Ham fan calls Mohamed Salah a "f***ing Muslim c***" Absolutely disgusting! 😠 #kickitout #KickRacismaOutOfFootball pic.twitter.com/bZmM09dVuI — Neeks Sports (@NeeksSports) February 6, 2019 × "Anyone identified committing an offence will have their details passed to the police and will face a lifetime ban from London Stadium. There is no place for this kind of behaviour at our stadium." Salah was last year named PFA Player of the Year and the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year after he scored 44 goals for Liverpool in all competitions last season.

Watch: Mo Salah subjected to vile racist abuse; West Ham investigate

Premier League leaders Liverpool have the quality to end their anxious wait for a first league title since 1990, but must stick together to hold off champions Manchester City, according to West Ham United skipper Mark Noble.

A sluggish Liverpool were held 1-1 by West Ham on Monday to reach 62 points from 25 games, with their lead over City reduced to three points.

The draw followed a similar result for the Merseyside club against Leicester City last week and Noble suggested Juergen Klopp's side could be faltering due to their own high expectations.

"It's just that Liverpool want to win that league so much," Noble told Sky Sports. "They've got a great chance of doing it but the fans have just got to stick by them, keep supporting them because it is going to be tough.

"Especially when you're leading and you're top and everyone is chasing you and you know City are not going to rest for one game. You need to stick together.

"But I'm pretty sure they're going to be fine. They've got a fantastic squad of players and a world-class manager.

"It's going to be a fantastic end to the season to watch because there's going to be so many twists and turns."

Premier League leaders Liverpool have the quality to end their anxious wait for a first league title since 1990, but must stick together to hold off champions Manchester City, according to West Ham United skipper Mark Noble.

Premier League leaders Liverpool have the quality to end their anxious wait for a first league title since 1990, but must stick together to hold off champions Manchester City, according to West Ham United skipper Mark Noble. A sluggish Liverpool were held 1-1 by West Ham on Monday to reach 62 points from 25 games, with their lead over City reduced to three points. The draw followed a similar result for the Merseyside club against Leicester City last week and Noble suggested Juergen Klopp's side could be faltering due to their own high expectations. "It's just that Liverpool want to win that league so much," Noble told Sky Sports. "They've got a great chance of doing it but the fans have just got to stick by them, keep supporting them because it is going to be tough. "Especially when you're leading and you're top and everyone is chasing you and you know City are not going to rest for one game. You need to stick together. "But I'm pretty sure they're going to be fine. They've got a fantastic squad of players and a world-class manager. "It's going to be a fantastic end to the season to watch because there's going to be so many twists and turns."

West Ham's Noble backs Liverpool to lift title despite blip

Manchester City, Liverpool look for fresh impetus after Premier League stumbles

In pics: Talking points from the Premier League weekend

West Ham United continued their fine recent form with a 3-2 come-from-behind derby win at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.

Palace came into the contest having won once in their last 10 league games but got off to a perfect start with James McArthur breaking the deadlock with six minutes on the clock.

However, the introduction of striker Andy Carroll at halftime revitalised West Ham, who turned the match on its head with goals from Robert Snodgrass -- his first in the league for the club -- and Javier Hernandez.

Close-season signing Felipe Anderson fired a stunning third in the 65th minute -- his fifth goal in his last six league games -- to calm the nerves around the London Stadium.

But the hosts had to hang on for their third successive win -- the first time they have done so since December 2016 -- with Jeffrey Schlupp getting Palace back in it with 14 minutes left.

West Ham climbed to 10th while Palace's woeful run of form leaves them 16th, two points above the relegation zone.

"It is the third game in a row where we score three goals and that reflects what we are trying to do," West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini said.

"I always say to the players we must have a winning mentality."

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Injured Austria striker Marko Arnautovic was missing for West Ham, but it was defence that was their undoing early on, with McArthur stealing in unmarked from a set piece to break the deadlock.

The hosts really struggled to create any openings of note in response, and were fortunate not to fall further behind when Luka Milivojevic thundered an effort against the bar on the stroke of halftime.

That good fortune proved to be a turning point, as West Ham came out for the second period with added impetus, and levelled through a fine Snodgrass goal, before Hernandez pounced to put his side in front in the 62nd minute.

In-form Anderson then found the net three minutes later to put the hosts in control, before Schlupp ensured a nervy finish.

"After they equalised we started to play better and had good control but after the free kick and strike from Anderson we find ourselves 3-1 down," Palace manager Roy Hodgson said.

"We continued to ask questions but the two goals after the equaliser did for us."

West Ham United continued their fine recent form with a 3-2 come-from-behind derby win at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Palace came into the contest having won once in their last 10 league games but got off to a perfect start with James McArthur breaking the deadlock with six minutes on the clock.

West Ham United continued their fine recent form with a 3-2 come-from-behind derby win at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Palace came into the contest having won once in their last 10 league games but got off to a perfect start with James McArthur breaking the deadlock with six minutes on the clock. However, the introduction of striker Andy Carroll at halftime revitalised West Ham, who turned the match on its head with goals from Robert Snodgrass -- his first in the league for the club -- and Javier Hernandez. Close-season signing Felipe Anderson fired a stunning third in the 65th minute -- his fifth goal in his last six league games -- to calm the nerves around the London Stadium. But the hosts had to hang on for their third successive win -- the first time they have done so since December 2016 -- with Jeffrey Schlupp getting Palace back in it with 14 minutes left. West Ham climbed to 10th while Palace's woeful run of form leaves them 16th, two points above the relegation zone. "It is the third game in a row where we score three goals and that reflects what we are trying to do," West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini said. "I always say to the players we must have a winning mentality." Good Fortune Injured Austria striker Marko Arnautovic was missing for West Ham, but it was defence that was their undoing early on, with McArthur stealing in unmarked from a set piece to break the deadlock. The hosts really struggled to create any openings of note in response, and were fortunate not to fall further behind when Luka Milivojevic thundered an effort against the bar on the stroke of halftime. That good fortune proved to be a turning point, as West Ham came out for the second period with added impetus, and levelled through a fine Snodgrass goal, before Hernandez pounced to put his side in front in the 62nd minute. In-form Anderson then found the net three minutes later to put the hosts in control, before Schlupp ensured a nervy finish. "After they equalised we started to play better and had good control but after the free kick and strike from Anderson we find ourselves 3-1 down," Palace manager Roy Hodgson said. "We continued to ask questions but the two goals after the equaliser did for us."

Three wins in a row for West Ham with success over Palace

West Ham United have appointed David Moyes as their manager following the sacking of Slaven Bilic, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Croatian Bilic was sacked on Monday following a meeting with club officials as West Ham dropped into the relegation zone after a 4-1 home defeat by Liverpool left them with two wins in 11 league games.

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&quot;It&#39;s a big job we have in hand now but I&#39;m sure with everybody together we can get the right results between now and the end of the season,&quot; Moyes said in a video on West Ham&#39;s Twitter account.

&ldquo;It feels great to be here,&rdquo; Moyes said. &ldquo;West Ham is a big club. Wherever you go they are known. I&rsquo;ve been really fortunate in that I&rsquo;ve managed some really great clubs, and I have been offered some other opportunities recently.

&ldquo;But I wanted a job that would give me a real good chance [of success]. I wanted a big fanbase, a big club, and West Ham fitted the bill.

&ldquo;I&rsquo;m really just looking forward to getting started because we are now in the season and we have to get up-and-running right away to get the job done.

&ldquo;We are without some players at the moment who are away on international duty but we will get the chance to work with the players who are here this week and I am looking forward to it.&rdquo; 
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?It feels great to be here,? Moyes said. ?West Ham is a big club. Wherever you go they are known. I?ve been really fortunate in that I?ve managed some really great clubs, and I have been offered some other opportunities recently.

West Ham United have appointed David Moyes as their manager following the sacking of Slaven Bilic, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Croatian Bilic was sacked on Monday following a meeting with club officials as West Ham dropped into the relegation zone after a 4-1 home defeat by Liverpool left them with two wins in 11 league games. West Ham United can confirm the appointment of David Moyes as the Club’s manager. pic.twitter.com/AIOWnHWn27 — West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) November 7, 2017 × "It's a big job we have in hand now but I'm sure with everybody together we can get the right results between now and the end of the season," Moyes said in a video on West Ham's Twitter account. “It feels great to be here,” Moyes said. “West Ham is a big club. Wherever you go they are known. I’ve been really fortunate in that I’ve managed some really great clubs, and I have been offered some other opportunities recently. “But I wanted a job that would give me a real good chance [of success]. I wanted a big fanbase, a big club, and West Ham fitted the bill. “I’m really just looking forward to getting started because we are now in the season and we have to get up-and-running right away to get the job done. “We are without some players at the moment who are away on international duty but we will get the chance to work with the players who are here this week and I am looking forward to it.”

David Moyes named West Ham United manager following Bilic exit

West Ham United will welcome back defender Aaron Cresswell and midfielder Michail Antonio for Sunday&#39;s Premier League trip to Liverpool, but Cheikhou Kouyate will miss the game.

All three players picked up groin injuries in West Ham&#39;s League Cup defeat by Manchester United on November 30.

&quot;From the three players who got injured in the EFL Cup game, a couple of them should be back,&quot; manager Slaven Bilic told a news conference on Friday.

&quot;Antonio and Cresswell are training with us today after the press conference and according to the medical reports they are fit and they are okay.

&quot;With Cheikhou Kouyate, it is a little bit different. We were hoping he would be okay for Sunday&#39;s game, but unfortunately, he will have to miss it.

&quot;It&#39;s not a big injury, but he has a great chance to make it for the Burnley game in midweek.&quot;

West Ham are 17th in the table and have not won in the league since October, but the under pressure Bilic said he had spoken to the club&#39;s chairman David Sullivan and felt he still had the support of the club&#39;s hierarchy.

&quot;We didn&#39;t have a meeting, we had a conversation like we normally have,&quot; the manager added.

&quot;Since I&#39;ve been here, I speak to the chairman a couple of days after every game. After Saturday&#39;s game we spoke on Monday and had a good conversation, but not a meeting.

&quot;I feel the support and have said that so many times and I felt that support in our conversation this week. I believe in myself and my staff and look at what we achieved last year and I believe there is time to turn it around.&quot;

West Ham&#39;s last league outing ended in a 5-1 home defeat by Arsenal, and Bilic said his players had reacted well in training ahead of their trip to third-placed Liverpool.

&quot;We all felt bad last Saturday,&quot; he added. &quot;We were one-down after 70 minutes so to lose 5-1 left us disappointed, frustrated and angry but you have to get over it, which we have done and we have a big game on Sunday.

&quot;I have told the players we have got to be positive and I&#39;ve had a great reaction from them this week in training.&quot;

(Reuters)

Both players, along with Cheikhou Kouyate, picked up groin injuries in West Ham's League Cup defeat by Manchester United on November 30

West Ham United will welcome back defender Aaron Cresswell and midfielder Michail Antonio for Sunday's Premier League trip to Liverpool, but Cheikhou Kouyate will miss the game. All three players picked up groin injuries in West Ham's League Cup defeat by Manchester United on November 30. "From the three players who got injured in the EFL Cup game, a couple of them should be back," manager Slaven Bilic told a news conference on Friday. "Antonio and Cresswell are training with us today after the press conference and according to the medical reports they are fit and they are okay. "With Cheikhou Kouyate, it is a little bit different. We were hoping he would be okay for Sunday's game, but unfortunately, he will have to miss it. "It's not a big injury, but he has a great chance to make it for the Burnley game in midweek." West Ham are 17th in the table and have not won in the league since October, but the under pressure Bilic said he had spoken to the club's chairman David Sullivan and felt he still had the support of the club's hierarchy. "We didn't have a meeting, we had a conversation like we normally have," the manager added. "Since I've been here, I speak to the chairman a couple of days after every game. After Saturday's game we spoke on Monday and had a good conversation, but not a meeting. "I feel the support and have said that so many times and I felt that support in our conversation this week. I believe in myself and my staff and look at what we achieved last year and I believe there is time to turn it around." West Ham's last league outing ended in a 5-1 home defeat by Arsenal, and Bilic said his players had reacted well in training ahead of their trip to third-placed Liverpool. "We all felt bad last Saturday," he added. "We were one-down after 70 minutes so to lose 5-1 left us disappointed, frustrated and angry but you have to get over it, which we have done and we have a big game on Sunday. "I have told the players we have got to be positive and I've had a great reaction from them this week in training." (Reuters)

West Ham's Antonio, Creswell back for Liverpool trip

West Ham United marked their first match at the Olympic Stadium with a 3-0 win over Slovenian side NK Domzale on Thursday, Cheikhou Kouyate scoring twice to help secure a place in the Europa League playoff round. 
 
West Ham left the Boleyn Ground, their home for 112 years, at the end of last season after agreeing&nbsp;to a 99-year lease with the London Legacy Development Corporation to rent the 60,000-seater venue built for the 2012 Olympic Games. 
 
Kouyate took eight minutes to bag the first goal at the club&#39;s new stadium when he cleverly flicked home Sam Byram&#39;s cross in the return game against Domzale who had won the first leg 2-1. 
 
The Senegal midfielder then made it 2-0 in the 25th minute as he poked the ball into the net following good work by striker Andy Carroll to the delight of the 54,000 sell-out crowd in the reduced capacity venue. 
 
Algeria winger Sofiane Feghouli, who joined West Ham on a free transfer from Valencia in the close season, clinched a 4-2 aggregate win when he drove home a low shot with nine minutes to go. 
 
&quot;Thank you for being part of history tonight, all 54,000 of you,&quot; the club said on their Twitter account. West Ham manager Slaven Bilic described it as &quot;a special kind of game&quot;. 
 
&quot;It was brilliant to go out in front of a packed, loud stadium,&quot; said Bilic. &quot;We played some good stuff and the crowd could enjoy some of our beautiful moves. I liked the way we defended and attacked. It was totally different to the game in Slovenia, the early goal helped.&quot; West Ham host Serie A champions Juventus in a friendly on Sunday before launching their Premier League season at London rivals Chelsea on August 15. 
 
(Reuters)

'Thank you for being part of history tonight, all 54,000 of you,' the club said on Twitter, describing it as a special kind of game

West Ham United marked their first match at the Olympic Stadium with a 3-0 win over Slovenian side NK Domzale on Thursday, Cheikhou Kouyate scoring twice to help secure a place in the Europa League playoff round. West Ham left the Boleyn Ground, their home for 112 years, at the end of last season after agreeing to a 99-year lease with the London Legacy Development Corporation to rent the 60,000-seater venue built for the 2012 Olympic Games. Kouyate took eight minutes to bag the first goal at the club's new stadium when he cleverly flicked home Sam Byram's cross in the return game against Domzale who had won the first leg 2-1. The Senegal midfielder then made it 2-0 in the 25th minute as he poked the ball into the net following good work by striker Andy Carroll to the delight of the 54,000 sell-out crowd in the reduced capacity venue. Algeria winger Sofiane Feghouli, who joined West Ham on a free transfer from Valencia in the close season, clinched a 4-2 aggregate win when he drove home a low shot with nine minutes to go. "Thank you for being part of history tonight, all 54,000 of you," the club said on their Twitter account. West Ham manager Slaven Bilic described it as "a special kind of game". "It was brilliant to go out in front of a packed, loud stadium," said Bilic. "We played some good stuff and the crowd could enjoy some of our beautiful moves. I liked the way we defended and attacked. It was totally different to the game in Slovenia, the early goal helped." West Ham host Serie A champions Juventus in a friendly on Sunday before launching their Premier League season at London rivals Chelsea on August 15. (Reuters)

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