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Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Fulham are keen to extend Calvin Bassey’s contract. The defender, 26, has made 102 Premier League appearances for the Whites since arriving at Craven Cottage in 2023. Head coach Arbeloa said: “I’ve been talking about Calvin with the club and one of our goals is renewing his contract, because he’s, […] The post Fulham keen for Bassey to sign new contract appeared first on West London Sport.
Nottingham Forest could be without Dan Ndoye for Saturday’s game against Brentford. Forest head coach Oliver Glasner said the winger is a doubt because of hamstring fatigue. “There is a doubt with Dan Ndoye,” said Glasner, whose side are third from bottom of the Premier League. Nicolo Savona and Igor Jesus remain out, while Nicolas […] The post Nottingham Forest star could miss Brentford game appeared first on West London Sport.
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick insists he does not need any assurances over his future ahead of Saturday’s trip to Chelsea. Carrick is under pressure after United’s 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth last weekend, but the club have kept faith with him for the game at Stamford Bridge (12.30pm). Chelsea, meanwhile, are looking to bounce […] The post Carrick defiant and Alonso has ‘big sympathy’ for under-pressure Man Utd boss appeared first on West London Sport.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has praised the way Alvaro Arbeloa has got Fulham playing ahead of Saturday night’s meeting at Villa Park. Fulham have won their past two Premier League games, against Hull and Coventry, although they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace in midweek. Villa, meanwhile, are chasing a […] The post Aston Villa boss Emery praises Arbeloa’s impact at ‘fantastic’ Fulham appeared first on West London Sport.
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert is hopeful of having at least one of Cyle Larin and Flynn Downes back for Saturday’s game against QPR at St Mary’s. Both players missed Saints’ 3-2 win at West Ham last weekend, while Downes was also absent for the goalless draw at home to Bolton a fortnight ago. Rangers head […] The post Boost for Southampton ahead of QPR game appeared first on West London Sport.
Brentford’s Fabio Carvalho will be out until after the November international break, head coach Keith Andrews has confirmed. The 24-year-old has been missing from the Bees’ past two matchday squads. Carvalho has scored in both of his first-team appearances this season, against Chelsea in the Premier League and Reading in the Carabao Cup. “Fabio picked […] The post Brentford’s Carvalho out until after international break appeared first on West London Sport.
Xabi Alonso insists Estevao’s lack of game time is “not about attitude” and says there have been no discussions about the Brazilian leaving Chelsea on loan. The 19-year-old was an unused substitute in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool, and his six Premier League appearances this season have all come late on from the bench. […] The post ‘No discussions’ about Estevao loan move and Chelsea omission ‘not about attitude’ appeared first on West London Sport.
Maxence Lacroix is expected to be out until after next month’s international break, Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has confirmed. The defender picked up a hamstring injury in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Liverpool and will miss Saturday’s Premier League game at home to Manchester United. “Max picked up an injury and we expect he is […] The post Lacroix faces spell out but Caicedo fit for Chelsea’s clash with Man Utd appeared first on West London Sport.
Harlequins have made three changes to the starting line-up for the match against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday. Jack Walker returns to the starting XV at hooker, Simon Kerrod packs down at tighthead, while Nick David is set to make his first Prem start of the season, on the right wing. The Quarters […] The post Three Harlequins changes for Exeter match appeared first on West London Sport.
Alvaro Arbeloa has reiterated that Emile Smith Rowe must be patient and wait for a recall to the Fulham side. The former Arsenal forward has been left out of the past three matchday squads. And with Josh King thriving in the number 10 position, questions are being asked about Smith Rowe’s future. “I think, when […] The post Arbeloa reiterates Smith Rowe stance and backs Robinson after poor display appeared first on West London Sport.
Some of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea… Embed from Getty Images Chelsea are supposedly in pole position to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The Daily Mail claim rival clubs believe the Blues will win the race for the 23-year-old, with a fee of around £90m apparently expected to be enough to land him. Bournemouth […] The post Transfer gossip: Chelsea reportedly favourites to sign Scott appeared first on West London Sport.
QPR say the development of a new full-sized outdoor 3G pitch at the club’s training base in Heston, with floodlights and an indoor 9v9 pitch, is nearing completion. Building for the future of @QPRAcademy 🏗️ The development of a new full-sized outdoor 3G pitch with floodlights and an indoor 9v9 pitch is nearing completion, enhancing […] The post News in brief: QPR academy update, Hanwell signing, Hollman called up appeared first on West London Sport.
Daniel Storey, Nottingham Forest fan and the i’s chief football writer, joins Jon Harland for another West London Sport Brentford podcast. Draw specialists Brentford, with Igor Thiago struggling for goals, face Forest, who have former Chelsea striker Liam Delap trying to help them recover from a poor start to the season. Who will come out […] The post Delap v Thiago as Brentford face Nottingham Forest appeared first on West London Sport.
Brentford have drawn five of their opening eight Premier League games this season. That follows eight draws in their final 13 matches of last season – a run of 13 stalemates in 21 league games. So why are the Bees finding it so hard to turn draws into wins? Journalist and Brentford fan Ian Westbrook […] The post Brentford’s draws are frustrating but not a cause for alarm appeared first on West London Sport.
Chelsea reaction. The post Alonso sees improvement despite Chelsea cup exit appeared first on West London Sport.
