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    The Search for a Left-Back

    Jack Elderton – One of the most important positions for West Ham to recruit in this summer is left-back. Aaron Cresswell suffered patchy form last season and seemed to lack mobility after sustaining a back injury against Manchester City that kept him out for nearly two months. Arthur Masuaku was largely awful, putting in horror-performances…

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    Could West Ham Play 442?

    Jack Elderton – As the 2022-23 Premier League season draws closer, debate continues to rage over what the primary shape and system will be at West Ham next season. With the club still chasing a left wing-back – Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet has emerged as a possible option as a deal for Filip Kostić has stalled…

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    RC Lens 0-0 West Ham: Tactical Analysis

    Jack Elderton – West Ham finished their preseason campaign in Northern France with a 0-0 draw against RC Lens today – a dull affair with little action aside from two moments late in the game where both sides struck the woodwork. Franck Haise’s side have been great to watch over the last few years with…

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    West Ham Prospective Tactics

    Jack Elderton – West Ham have had a busy summer transfer window. Andriy Yarmolenko, Ryan Fredericks and David Martin left the club as their contracts expired, Alex Král and Alphonse Areola departed at the end of their loan deals and Mark Noble finally called time on his eighteen-year career as part of the West Ham…

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