Valerien Ismael marked his first home game in charge of West Brom with a victory as they held on for a 3-2 win over Luton in an enthralling encounter at the Hawthorns.A Kal Naismith own goal in the fifth minute and a Callum Robinson header in the 36th minute gave the home side a comfortable half-time lead, which they built on in the 66th minute when Karlan Grant fired home.There was a tense fini...Full Story »

Sam Johnstone looks set to start between the sticks for West Brom ahead of their Championship match against Luton.The goalkeeper, who was included in England’s Euro 2020 squad earlier this summer, was on the bench for the opening game of the season against Bournemouth last weekend.Matt Clarke could miss out again for the Baggies ahead of their clash with the Hatters.He was not in the squad...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael’s first home game in charge of West Brom sees Luton visit The Hawthorns.The Frenchman saw his side begin the season with a creditable 2-2 draw at Bournemouth and he could make a couple of changes to his team on Saturday.Matty Phillips came off the bench to great effect against the Cherries, after a flowing passing move he started allowed Callum Robinson to score Albion&rsqu...Full Story »

The Gunners and 12 other Premier League teams will enter the competition at this stage Arsenal will face West Brom in the second round of the Carabao Cup as the competition held its draw on Wednesday. The Gunners are among 13 Premier League teams not involved in European competition who will enter the competition in the second round. The second-round draw was split up geographically into tw...Full Story »

Oldham assistant head coach Colin West saluted his team’s character as they recovered from a two-goal deficit to eventually edge out Tranmere 4-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup first round.The game ended 2-2 after 90 minutes before Danny Rogers saved spot-kicks from Paul Glatzel and Peter Clarke in the shoot-out.Standing in for Covid-hit boss Keith Curle, West said: “It’s alwa...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker praised his inexperienced young team after opening their Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at home to West Brom.The Cherries, with four academy graduates in their starting line-up and seven more on the bench, twice took the lead before being denied victory by Callum Robinson’s well-taken second half goal.Parker said: “Welcome to the Ch...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael started his West Brom reign with a hard-fought point after the Baggies twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth in the Sky Bet Championship.Dara O’Shea’s header and Callum Robinson’s superb second half strike cancelled out goals from Bournemouth league debutant Emiliano Marcondes and Philip Billing.Bournemouth, who introduced new manager Scott Parker to...Full Story »

Recently-appointed Bournemouth boss Scott Parker has a number of absentees to contend with for Friday’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Valerien Ismael’s West Brom.The former Fulham manager took charge at the Vitality Stadium in late June, signing a three-year deal to become head coach on the south coast.Parker says Jack Stacey needs assessing before Friday’s clash having g...Full Story »

West Ham and Chelsea are just £8million apart in their valuation of Kurt Zouma - with the defender keen to join David Moyes' side. Moyes is targeting an ambitious double swoop to boost his defence after signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola on loan for next season. Chelsea are willing to sell Zouma, but want £28m for the France international - while the Hammers are h...Full Story »

Arsenal and West Ham United will be on high alert as Chelsea prepare to slash their asking price for striker Tammy Abraham. Both clubs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old this summer but are put-off by the substantial £40million price-tag Chelsea have placed on their academy graduate. The two London clubs are interested in the 6-foot-three forward but are unable to pay the he...Full Story »

The Gunners are emerging as the favourites in the three-way chase for the out-of-favour striker. Arsenal are tipped to win the huge tussle to sign Chelsea's England frontman Tammy Abraham, initially on loan Credit: Reuters Arsenal’s London rivals Tottenham and West Ham are also keen to sign the England star who has failed to win over new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea are demanding...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY could be set for another £20million windfall with Venezuela midfielder Yangel Herrera attracting Premier League interest. The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Granada where he was regularly watched by Southampton. Man City's £20m-rated midfielder Yangel Herrera is being eyed by West Ham and Leeds West Ham and Leeds have also shown interest during the summer a...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion have spoken with Frank Lampard about becoming their next manager. The Englishman has been unemployed since he was sacked by Chelsea in January. Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in Lampard replacing Roy Hodgson. The Eagles now face competition from West Brom, according to The Sun. Chris Wilder, who was sacked by Sheffield United this season, is an early front-ru...Full Story »

West Ham ended a record-breaking season with a 3-0 win over Southampton and a place in the Europa League.David Moyes’ side, who were battling relegation last year, secured sixth place and their best Premier League points tally of 65.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a third from Declan Rice made it a club record 19th Premier League win of the season, and a first top-six finish this century....Full Story »

West Ham will check on goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski ahead of the visit of Southampton.Fabianski suffered a knee injury in the warm-up at West Brom on Wednesday and boss David Moyes will make a late call.Mark Noble and Manuel Lanzini look set to miss out again.Southampton forward Che Adams will miss the final game of the Premier League campaign with a groin injury, but is expected to be fit to fea...Full Story »

Leeds pair Pablo Hernandez and Gaetano Berardi are hoping to feature in the final game of the season against West Brom.Both Hernandez and Berardi will bid farewell to the fans at Elland Road following the announcement this week that both players will leave the club at the end of the season.Diego Llorente will miss out due to a muscle strain, while fellow defender Robin Koch, who has a slight hip...Full Story »

Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and around the world Calhanoglu receives Qatar interestAC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu has received interest from Al-Duhail in Qatar, reports Sky Sport Italia. His proposed wages would be valued in the range of €8 million per year. Calhanoglu, 27, is still producing at an extremely ...Full Story »

Boss David Moyes has urged West Ham to finish the job and clinch a Europa League spot after a 3-1 win at West Brom.The Hammers need a point in Sunday’s final game of the season at home to Southampton to qualify for the Europa League.Angelo Ogbonna and Michail Antonio netted in the final eight minutes to complete a comeback victory at The Hawthorns while, after defeat, the Baggies confirmed...Full Story »

West Ham’s late show put them on the brink of European qualification as they came from behind to beat West Brom 3-1.The Hammers go into their final game of the season against Southampton knowing a point will confirm a Europa League spot, while the Baggies announced after the game that head coach Sam Allardyce would step down at the end of the season.Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Vi...Full Story »

West Brom have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of West Ham.The relegated Baggies are missing former Hammers winger Robert Snodgrass (back) and Branislav Ivanovic (hamstring).Mbaye Diagne and Ainsley Maitland-Niles could return from the start after being second-half substitutes in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.West Ham will still be without Manuel Lanzini.The attacker is strug...Full Story »