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Image: West Ham players celebrate their side's second goal during the Europa Conference League round of 16 first leg. It took West Ham a while to get going ...

"I was so close to the perfect hat-trick! I hope we're talking about semi-finals and finals this year, but first we've got to try and make the quarter-final." When it hit the post, I was devastated. That was another part of the disappointment, but overall, really pleased that we got the result. But once West Ham found their quality, it was only a matter of time before the goals came. In the first minute of three added on, a stunning finish gave West Ham their second. We got ourselves in a really good position." "Tonight I knew was going to be difficult," said West Ham boss David Moyes. They racked up 14 corners - West Ham had zero - but the Hammers' quality shone through at both ends of the pitch. There's something different about Europe, even in a small stadium like tonight, it's a great thrill to be involved at this level." He could have made it the perfect hat-trick shortly after the break too, but saw his left-footed shot clatter the post. I got a couple of kicks today and I think it just tightened up.

West Ham picked up a welcome victory on Thursday as they beat AEK Larnaca 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League clash.

The 1,600 from West Ham expected a win and Antonio delivered it. Cornet’s terrific through-ball left Lucas Paqueta one on one with Piric, but the Brazilian disappointingly could not find a finish. A few West Ham fans may leave that party town with headaches, but not the players, nor the manager, after this controlled performance.

West Ham could opt to stick with David Moyes as their manager even if they get relegated to the Championship.The Hammers are locked in a relegation ba.

“But what’s the target? The target is to win the Europa Conference League and the target is to survive.” Moyes has come under fire for his side’s performances and despite reports linking a host of other managers with the West Ham hotseat, the Scot has held onto the job.

How West Ham's players rated at the AEK Arena where David Moyes' side looked to record a Europa Conference League round of 16 first leg victory when they ...

Was on the wrong end of a few fouls early in the second half and gave Larnaca's left side something to think about when he was introduced. Came close to a perfect hat-trick at the start of the second half, seeing a left-footed shot crash off the inside of the post after good work from Benrahma and Lanzini. Really good on the ball and his cleverness and quick feet created a lot of West Ham's positives on the night. In a West Ham side the really lacked imagination in the opening half, Benrahma was arguably the only bright spark going forward, showing his potential threat when jinking past three Larnaca players and getting the game's first shot on goal in from a tight angle. Played most of the game as a right winger in Jarrod Bowen's absence before briefly switching to the left and then coming off towards the end. Provided a good assist for Antonio's second goal, his second of the game. Barring a mix-up at the back which he and Aguerd got away with midway through the second half, he had a really solid display in his first European start of the season. Although Moyes largely rotated the pack, captain Declan Rice was one of the few left in tasked with galvanizing the best out of a rotated team. Not his best outing though, and a second half booking for the former Swansea City man means he is now suspended for the second leg in a week's time. French centre-back Kurt Zouma came on against Brighton with Angelo Ogbonna taken off as an injury precaution but was back in the XI for his first start from suffering with a thigh injury and his first start in the Europa Conference League this season. Needed his defended in the first and final thirds of the game. His struggles continued in the second half and he was one of two players booked.

The ex-Man United man has been touted as a potential successor to the under threat David Moyes.

And the 41-year-old is hoping for both his former club and manager to find success. “I think for me to comment on anything would be hugely unfair, and I wouldn’t do that. “What goes on, on the outside, goes on, on the outside. “We judge what we do here ourselves, and we’re our harshest critics in some ways, within the group. I’m looking forward to a big end to the season. His side are currently third in the Championship and favourites for a playoff place, following a run of six wins in their last seven.

Michail Antonio scored twice as West Ham put their domestic strife behind them with a 2-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in the Europa Conference League.

Nevertheless, the second leg at the London Stadium next week should be a formality, while first it is back to the day job for West Ham and a crucial meeting with Aston Villa on Sunday. At one point a cat threatened to invade the pitch but, perhaps mindful that Kurt Zouma was back in the West Ham team, it changed its mind and ran off. David Moyes’ side left wintry London to take in warmer climes on the back of a sorry 4-0 defeat at Brighton which prompted the away fans to turn on the under-pressure manager.

West Ham United boss David Moyes is under pressure with the Hammers currently just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League after a 4-0 ...

Hopefully things will keep on improving." Hopefully things will turn. Undoubtedly, it takes people time to settle in and create a new way of playing with such a lot of new players." We spent an extraordinarily large amount of money in the summer. "We believe David Moyes is as enthusiastic, as driven, and as passionate for the football club as we are and the supporters are. The manner of the defeat against Brighton has increased the pressure on Moyes, with West Ham putting in a poor showing on the south coast as they fell to their heaviest defeat of the campaign in the Premier League.

West Ham may hope Michael Carrick is tempted by the prospect of managing his boyhood club should the hierarchy take the decision to sack current manager ...

[The embattled 59-year-old](/sport/football/article-11822661/West-Ham-NOT-planning-rid-fire-David-Moyes-despite-4-0-loss-Brighton.html) has been at the club, albeit with an 18-month break where the east London club were managed by Manuel Pellegrini, since 2017, but he has struggled to keep a firm hold on the role in recent months. 'Carrick is certainly kicking backside and taking numbers at Middlesbrough. 'Would I replace David Moyes with Michael Carrick? West Ham 'make SHOCK swoop for Michael Carrick if they sack his former Man United boss David Moyes'... [the Hammers](/sport/teampages/west-ham-united.html) at the beginning of his career, is currently in his first permanent managerial role with Middlesbrough, and said to be looked upon favourably as a replacement for Moyes, as per [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/winters-weekend-wonders-classy-james-maddison-deserves-better-and-give-per-mertesacker-a-medal-g7cjrqqb9). West Ham may look to attract former player Michael Carrick should the club take the decision to break with manager

Match report as Michail Antonio nodded West Ham ahead before adding his second with a superb, curling effort in first-half injury-time in Cyprus; ...

"I was so close to the perfect hat-trick! I hope we're talking about semi-finals and finals this year, but first we've got to try and make the quarter-final." When it hit the post, I was devastated. That was another part of the disappointment, but overall, really pleased that we got the result. But once West Ham found their quality, it was only a matter of time before the goals came. In the first minute of three added on, a stunning finish gave West Ham their second. We got ourselves in a really good position." "Tonight I knew was going to be difficult," said West Ham boss David Moyes. They racked up 14 corners - West Ham had zero - but the Hammers' quality shone through at both ends of the pitch. There's something different about Europe, even in a small stadium like tonight, it's a great thrill to be involved at this level." He could have made it the perfect hat-trick shortly after the break too, but saw his left-footed shot clatter the post. I got a couple of kicks today and I think it just tightened up.

The visitors saw off Cypriot side AEK Larnaca 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

It was good to give it to him.” “I’m glad he has that in him because we needed it tonight. “Tonight I knew was going to be difficult,” added Moyes. “Then the next part is getting to the semi-finals. There’s been times when he’s held the ball up really well and not scored. “Not many managers and players get to back-to-back European quarter-finals.

Michail Antonio scored two first-half goals for David Moyes' side, who have now won all nine of their matches in the competition this term. It ...

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West Ham United manager David Moyes is targeting another long run in Europe for West Ham after they put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Europa ...

It was good to give it to him." "Tonight I knew was going to be difficult," added Moyes. "Not many managers and players get to back-to-back European quarter-finals.

West Ham have banned a group of fans who appeared to be using drugs during a match at the London Stadium.A video posted on social media shows a man pu.

It’s not clear when the video was taken. “The club is disgusted by the contents of the video and acted swiftly to identify the offenders,” said a A video posted on social media shows a man putting a white powder on the bald head of a man in front of him, while another appears to sniff the white powder.

Fiorentina beat Sivasspor, Michail Antonio helped West Ham cruise to victory in Cyprus and Anders Dreyer scored a beauty as Anderlecht held Villarreal. UEFA.com rounds up the round of 16 openers.

"This was a bit of a fluke result," rued Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri. The tie remains finely balanced after a rain-soaked first leg in Belgium. Slovan could not match their 2-0 win at Basel in this season's group stage, but can head back to Bratislava reasonably happy after twice coming from behind. A goal in each half gave the Polish side a significant cushion as they head to Sweden for the decider. The home side failed to make the most of some golden first-half opportunities, going closest when Gaetano Castrovilli's acrobatic effort came back off the bar. "We created a lot of chances and conceded from both of theirs." [quarter-final draw on Friday 17 March](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaconferenceleague/draws/2023/2001693/), which is an open draw with no seedings, while the eight losers will no longer be involved in 2022/23 European competition. The second legs of these ties take place on 15–16 March; the away goals rule has been abolished. Villarreal had taken the lead in the first half after Samuel Chukwueze's ball across the box invited Manu Trigueros to control and finish. Making his first Europa Conference League start, the 18-year-old defender collected Khephren Thuram's pass on the left before beating goalkeeper Maksym Koval with a looping effort. Key stat AEK pushed hard for a way back but Lucas Paquetá ought to have put the visitors out of sight late on, Kenan Pirić denying him one-on-one.

A video of a West Ham football fan has gone viral as he sniffs white powder off a bald man's head during a match.

West Ham supporters often relate themselves as “the Irons,” which is the club’s nickname in association with the Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company, whose workers formed Thames Ironworks F.C. More white powder is still visible on the man’s head after the act. A man, who is seen smoking in the video at the London Stadium, proceeds to dust powder on a bald man’s head.

The talking points from the AEK Arena after West Ham United's 2-0 victory over AEK Larnaca in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 ...

For much of Aguerd’s career in a West Ham shirt to date, either he or Zouma has been injured, only starting once previously together in January’s win over Everton. Sure, 2-0 may not be the flattering scoreline West Ham will have hoped for, but what it was a win, a clean sheet and strong advantage going into the second leg. The fourth and fifth of West Ham’s five substitutes saw ex-Olympique Lyonnais duo Lucas Paqueta and Maxwel Cornet come on and the duo combined for a nearly superb counter attack. West Ham then found themselves 2-0 up before the break in stunning fashion, considering they had struggled to remotely test their hosts for two thirds of the first half. His shot from the edge of the penalty just after the half-hour mark went wide and did not trouble Larnaca’s Kenan Piric. While still naming a strong side, Moyes made seven changes from the starting side that lost at Brighton five days earlier and of those included midfielder Manuel Lanzini, keeping one his record as one of only two players to have started all nine matches in the competition this season. Although Cornet played for just seven minutes, what West Ham got from him was a lot of signs to like and he almost added his fourth assist of the season, with a moment of magic in the second half. However, there was a surprise in the starting line-up when Moyes opted to hand Zouma his first European start of the season and his first game back in the starting side after missing five weeks of action with a thigh issue sustained on his first game back from knee surgery, his only previous start with Aguerd. The 24-year-old has seen five of his 11 West Ham starts this season come in the Europa Conference League this term, with four starts in the group stage and a fifth against Larnaca. Had it not been for landing on the wrong part of the inside of the far post, West Ham would almost certainly have a place in the quarter-finals and Antonio would have a first career perfect hat-trick. For the first time since West Ham signed Nayef Aguerd from Stade Rennais for £30million last summer, West Ham manager Moyes started Aguerd and Zouma together at the heart of the defence in a back four. Given a bit of time and space on the edge of the penalty area, Antonio’s second goal was one even Moyes was surprised about in his post-match press conference, but a goal he knew West Ham needed and perhaps Antonio needed after a hit and miss season so far.

It was not supposed to be like this. Successive top-seven finishes looked to have established the Irons as genuine Champions League challengers; European ...

[Join the debate in the comments section](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/west-ham-relegation-moyes-future-26417520#comments-wrapper). [HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/news/west-ham-relegation-moyes-future-26417520#comments-wrapper) Do West Ham need to sack Moyes? But if West Ham are to survive, is it time for Moyes to go? [West Ham](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/) could be lining up not in the Champions League next season, but the Championship. However, in trying to add the depth to ensure the club could maintain their league form alongside a Europa Conference League challenge, Successive top-seven finishes looked to have established the Irons as genuine Champions League challengers; European football at the very least.

West Ham United have confirmed that they have suspended multiple season tickets after a video went viral involving a group of Hammers supporters at a recent ...

Then, another supporter snorts the powder off the bald man’s head, with multiple supporters shouting “Irons” after he does so. "In line with our zero-tolerance approach, details of the offenders were immediately passed on to the police, and all individuals had their season tickets suspended and are therefore unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club for away fixtures. [West Ham ](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/)have condemned the video, stressing that it goes against their zero-tolerance policy and that details of the offenders have been passed on to the police, as well as multiple season tickets being suspended pending a further investigation made by the club.

The footage, which was uploaded to social media this week, shows one fan putting the powder on a bald man's head and another appearing to snort the contents ...

West Ham have banned a group of fans involved in a viral video, which showed one supporter appearing to snort suspicious-looking white powder off a man's head at the London Stadium The footage, which was uploaded to social media this week, shows one supporter putting the powder on a bald man's head and another appearing to snort the contents in front of a group of thoroughly entertained Irons fans. [West Ham](/sport/teampages/west-ham-united.html) have banned a group of fans involved in a viral video appearing to snort suspicious-looking white powder at the London Stadium.

West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has a chance to stake a claim for both the Hammers and the French national team in the coming weeks after Lukasz ...

We have to keep that momentum and that positive energy.” “Looking forward to that game and just be ready for it. “Tomorrow, fly back to London, it will be a long flight. “It was good tonight to not concede and to keep that clean sheet is obviously good for us, the defenders and as well, for the team. “For me obviously personally, it’s quite a good timing to have more minutes and to try to get to the national team.” West Ham United goalkeeper Alphonse Areola admits it is personally a good time for him to stake a claim for club and country after spending much of the past two seasons on the bench for the

Alphonse Areola backs Hammers frontman to lay strong claim for starting berth in fight with Gianluca Scamacca and Danny Ings.

For me, I’ve always worked hard, it’s something that’s not easy to do but it’s natural to go on to the pitch and be ready when they come.” “I’m quite experienced now, 30 years, I had this situation earlier in my career and I’m just more mature now,” he said. “I am very happy for everyone, him especially because he had less minutes in the last few games,” goalkeeper Areola said.

A full look at West Ham United's current list of injuries after Thursday night's win over AEK Larnaca and ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against ...

“He had a plate inserted in his eye I believe. Moyes said on the injury that Downes could have to have a couple of stitches in his ankle following the issue picked up in the game. “He opened his ankle up a bit, he’s probably going to get a couple of stitches on his ankle, the bit when he went down,” Moyes told football.london . “He’s just come off with a calf there,” said Moyes after the win over Larnaca. [Hammers ](https://www.football.london/west-ham-united-fc/)play host to Villa at the London Stadium on Sunday and go into the game off the back of a 2-0 win over AEK Larnaca on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at the AEK Arena. Coufal had been nursing the issue going into the win over the Tricky Trees, but the severity of it forced him off at half-time and has since seen him miss trips to Manchester United, Brighton and Hove Albion and AEK Larnaca.

West Ham United have banned a group of fans over their actions in a viral video taken during a game at London Stadium.

"In line with our zero-tolerance approach, details of the offenders were immediately passed on to the police, and all individuals had their season tickets suspended and are therefore unable to enter London Stadium and travel with the club for away fixtures. “There is no place for this kind of behaviour." It added that there is no place for the kind of behaviour and the details of the offenders were “immediately” passed on to the police. "The club is disgusted by the contents of the video and acted swiftly to identify the offenders. The full statement from West Ham reads: "There is no place for this kind of behaviour. [West Ham](https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/23375630.video-shows-west-ham-fan-sniffing-white-powder-off-mans-head/) told the BBC that it is “disgusted” by the contents of the video.