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      Tottenham 2 West Ham 0: Spurs give top-four hopes huge boost but David Moyes fights for job in battle for Prem survival

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      SO TOTTENHAM are into the top four of the Premier League and with a great chance of reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League and FA Cup. Nobody seems to think they are having a good season, nobody seems to enjoy watching them and nobody seems to think they are actually any good.
      Son Heung-min returned to the goals as Tottenham beat West HamCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Son sent Lukasz Fabianski the wrong way for 2-0Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      And while everyone thinks West Ham are too good to go down, they have said the same about far better West Ham squads who actually have been relegated.  
      David Moyes’ side are in the bottom three with 15 games to go, after just one Premier League win in 11 games, with their attempt to grind out a result here failing comprehensively.  
      Antonio Conte, back in convalescence after his gallbladder operation, will have been heartened by a derby win which propels Spurs above Newcastle and into the Champions League places. 
      Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini has now stood in for Conte on six occasions – three times for Spurs and three times at Inter Milan – and their team have won all six. 
      So perhaps Conte should stay on his sofa with a nice bunch of grapes and watch it all remotely. 
      Because, after their customary dire first half, Spurs put the Hammers to the sword with goals from Emerson Royal and Son Heung-min. 

      Son was benched in favour of Richarlison but netted within four minutes of his second-half arrival to effectively kill off this match.
      The South Korean has scored five Premier League goals this season, four of them in his only two substitute appearances. 
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      This is actually just about the most toxic of London derbies, especially from the West Ham side, and before kick-off there were bottles and punches thrown in fracas on the Tottenham High Road. 
      West Ham arrived here on a four-match unbeaten streak in all competitions but were back in the bottom three courtesy of wins for Everton and Bournemouth on Saturday. 
      Moyes went for a defensive-looking line-up – leaving five of his most threatening forward players on the bench – but within seconds Jarrod Bowen was fizzing a shot narrowly wide.  
      Richarlison lined up on the left but was often occupying the centre-forward role as Kane frequently dropped deep.
      Spurs should have had an early penalty when Hammers defender Thilo Kehrer appeared to deliberately handle in the area but bafflingly VAR David Coote refused to send ref Michael Oliver to his monitor. 
      The hosts were struggling to break down West Ham’s defence, with wing-backs Ben Davies and Emerson often their most advanced players and little creativity from midfield.

      It wasn’t until first-half injury-time that Spurs woke up, Kane delivering an excellent long ball over the top for Richarlison, who was forced wide and saw his shot saved by Lukasz Fabianski’s legs.
      From the resulting Dejan Kulusevski corner, Cristiano Romero – whose crunching tackles had been a rare highlight of the first half – headed on to the roof of the net. 
      Spurs continued to threaten soon after the break, with Richarlison shooting straight at Fabianski after a Kulusevski cut-back.
      Then Kulusevski robbed a dawdling Declan Rice and fed Kane but the England captain duffed his shot well wide when you would have expected him to bury it. 
      So when Spurs scored it had been coming, it just needed their wing-backs to get forward rather than their misfiring frontmen. 
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg played a brilliant visionary pass from midfield to release Davies who slipped a ball through to Emerson who tucked it home gratefully.  
      Son replaced the disappointing Richarlison and was soon on the scoresheet. 
      Kane out-muscled Angelo Ogbonna, whose weak header allowed the England skipper to roll a pass through to his old partner in crime, who drilled it past Fabianski to put the result beyond reasonable doubt.
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      Moyes sent on Danny Ings and Said Benrahma but it was too late to affect anything. 
      At this rate, Spurs could be heading for another Champions League qualification; West Ham to the Championship.
      Emerson Royal showed the composure of a striker to slide homeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ben Davies teamed up with his fellow wing-back to open the scoringCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Tottenham wanted a penalty when the ball struck Thilo Kehrer’s handCredit: Sky Sports More

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      West Ham line up Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Declan Rice replacement if captain asks for summer transfer

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      WEST HAM are putting Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic top of their list to replace Declan Rice.The Serbian midfield strongman has been priced out of moves to the Premier League in the past but is about to enter the last season of his contract in the summer.
      Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is being targeted by West HamCredit: EPA
      West Ham want Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as Declan Rice’s replacementCredit: Getty
      And Hammers are hot on his trail, with boss David Moyes sending trusted spy Alan Irvine to watch him in action last week.
      Milinkovic-Savic, 27, will have plenty of interest in the next window but he may now be in West Ham’s range as the bigger clubs seem to have overlooked him.
      The powerful and skilful operator is a Moyes type and has similarities to Rice, who is likely to be sold at the end of the season.
      Hammers expect a massive offer for Rice, who will be tempted by a super salary as one of the biggest captures around.
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      So Moyes is scouring the market for replacements.
      West Ham are also watching developments with Kalvin Phillips at Manchester City.
       The midfielder was not enthusiastic when they tried for him a year ago while he was still at Leeds.
      But that may change if he wants more first-team football again.
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      Milinkovic-Savic joined Lazio from Genk in 2015 and has since earned a lot of interest across the continent.
      Some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs have also been keeping tabs, with Manchester United posing as long-term admirers.
      The Serbia international has amassed a total of six goals and eight assists in 30 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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      Bury FC have application to join North West Counties League REJECTED leaving former EFL club in limbo

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      BURY FC have had their application to join the North West Counties League rejected.The league — the ninth and 10th tiers of English football — have denied the expelled EFL club a place on the grounds that their business plan and structure of its governance do not fit their criteria.
      Bury FC are desperate to resume action after being kicked out of the EFL in 2019 following a failed takeover bidCredit: PA
      The Shakers hope to find a new league way down the football pyramidCredit: PA
      Also the league stated they were unhappy the Shakers submitted their application five days BEFORE their February 1 deadline.
      Bury FC’s name, history and stadium Gigg Lane was brought out of administration by the Bury Football Supporters Society and Bury FC Benefactors in 2021. 
      The club, booted out of the EFL in 2019 after a takeover bid collapsed, are now owned 51 per cent by the fans and 49 per cent by the benefactors. 
      They have got Gigg Lane back up and running and already staged legends and local football matches. They also received up to £1million from the Government’s Levelling-Up Fund.
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      North West Counties League vice-chairman Geoff Wilkinson told SunSport: “They have not met our criteria.”
      But when pressed on which specific grounds the club had been refused, he said: “That’s all I’m going to give you
      “I’m going on holiday tomorrow and that is more important than Bury FC to me.”
      BFCSS have confirmed they are appealing the decision and will be applying to join the West Lancashire League — which is a feeder to the North West Counties League.
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      But it is expected that application could be turned down due to genuine safety concerns on how Bury’s large following could be accommodated on open park playing fields.
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      And, in that case, it would then be up to the FA to rule on which level to place the club.
      North West Counties League chairman Paul Lawler was contacted but failed to respond. More

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      Football fan knocked out while goading West Ham doesn’t even support Chelsea – and is a ‘good egg’, boss reveals

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      A FOOTBALL fan who was knocked out at a Chelsea game after goading rival supporters doesn’t even support the club, his boss revealed.Bill Tarbuck, an apprentice at Elite Electrical Contracting in Sutton, Surrey, was brutally punched in an altercation with a West Ham fan outside the derby match at London Stadium on February 11.
      Bill Tarbuck was knocked out outside the Chelsea-West Ham derby on February 11Credit: Twitter
      He was floored by one punch after goading a rival fanCredit: Twitter
      His boss has now revealed that he doesn’t even support ChelseaCredit: Twitter
      However, Gregg Barnes, who owns the firm, has now let slip that Tarbuck is not, as assumed, a die-hard Chelsea man.
      Instead, his heart apparently belongs to League Two side AFC Wimbledon.
      Mr Barnes told MailOnline: “The weird part is that he is actually an [AFC] Wimbledon fan. He just went with a group of mates and got in with the wrong crowd. He is very sorry for what he has done. 
      “I have spoken to Bill. He has gotten a bit of grief and banter, but nobody condones what happened. Everyone is of the impression that he deserved it because he found himself in a silly position. 
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      “In the four or five years he has worked with us, there has never been any sign he is anything like that. We have high hopes for him in the future and becoming a central part of our plans moving forward. He never has time off and is always on time.”
      He added that Tarbuck is a “good egg” and has been told to to “move on from it and get his head down”
      The unfortunate apprentice has been given a week off to recover.
      Mr Barnes concluded: “Hopefully he will learn from that and it will be a life lesson for him. Nobody has been hurt.”
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      It comes after a video emerged of Tarbuck trying to see the funny side of the ordeal in his hospital bed.
      He said: “You’ve got to have a laugh.”
      The rival teams scrapped out a 1-1 draw in the Premier League fixture .
      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after another video on Twitter appeared to show a man being led away by officers.
      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium [on February 11] after an alleged assault on another man. The man has been taken into custody.”
      The weird part is that he is actually an [AFC] Wimbledon fan.”Gregg BarnesMailOnline
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
      Cops confirmed they had arrested a man in connection with the alleged assaultCredit: Twitter
      Tarbuck has been given a week off work to recover and told to ‘move on’ from the altercationCredit: Twitter More

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      Moment Chelsea fan laughs in hospital bed after being knocked out while goading West Ham

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      THIS is the moment a Chelsea fan laughs in a hospital bed after being knocked out while goading a West Ham fan.Trouble flared up before the London derby on Saturday, which saw one football fanatic taken away in a wheelchair.
      The moment a football fan laughs in a hospital bed after being knocked unconsciousCredit: Twitter
      The Chelsea supporter was knocked out by one punchCredit: Twitter
      The lad was wheeled away after being knocked to the ground by one punchCredit: Twitter
      The Chelsea fan was knocked unconscious by one punch from a West Ham supporter.
      A video has since emerged of the Blues fan making light of his situation.
      Laid up in hospital he said: “You’ve got to have a laugh”.
      People crowded around as the altercation unfolded over the weekend.
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      Footage shared on social media showed the Chelsea fan stepping forward to engage in a verbal confrontation with the rivals.
      He is then recorded shouting and squaring up to an older West Ham supporter.
      One West Ham lad can then be seen taking a swipe which brutally floored him.
      A group of Hammers chanted “Irons, Irons” as the lad was put into the recovery position.
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      Cops confirmed that a 22-year-old man was arrested after the brutal punch.
      Another viral video circulating shows how the fan who punched the Chelsea supporter was led away by several police officers.
      A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested before kick-off at the London Stadium today after an alleged assault on another man.
      “The man has been taken into custody.”
      Chelsea star Reece James mentioned the attack after the game on Instagram.
      Posting on his story he said: “The news has crossed my attention that a fan was punched and knocked out before today’s game.
      “I totally understand rivalry and the tension between teams in big games but violence is no answer.
      “I hope he’s okay. Appreciate the travelling fans as always. Stick with us and stay safe. See you in Dortmund.”
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      Chelsea fans boo their own player off pitch during West Ham clash as supporters turn on each other

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      GRAHAM POTTER has defended Marc Cucurella after he was booed off by Chelsea fans against West Ham.The left-back was taken off in the second half for Ben Chilwell as the Blues went in search for a winner.
      Marc Cucurella was booed off by Chelsea fansCredit: Alamy
      And his exit was greeted with loud boos by the travelling Blues fans, some of whom have become impatient with the Spanaird’s underwhelming form.
      But some other Chelsea fans thought the treatment of Cucurella was harsh.
      They hit back on social media arguing fans should never boo one of their own players.
      One supporter said: “He’s been poor. Some of it down to instructions IMO.
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      “Either way, booing off your own like this is pathetic.”
      Another added: “Just embarrassing booing your own players.”
      And a third said: “Really pathetic. It’s okay to criticize players or managers, but that kind of crap is purely disrespectful.
      “This is where I also wanna see Potter defend his players with passion. This kind of action isn’t necessary or helpful. Has the opposite effect.”
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      Another commented: “Let’s get a banner going to show Cucurella our support.”
      Graham Potter also condemned the boo-boys and called for more understanding.
      He said after the match: “They are human beings and have private lives, Marc isn’t the only one.
      “You understand the supporters [on their criticism of Cucurella], they pay the money.
      “But you have to deal with stuff. He’s fine, he’s going about his work, he knows he’s not in the best moment of form.” More

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      West Ham 1 Chelsea 1: Blues denied last-minute penalty after Soucek saves Gallagher’s shot with hand

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      CHELSEA old boy Emerson cancelled out new signing Joao Felix’s first goal for the Blues.Then VAR stopped Tomas Soucek heaping more misery on Graham Potter – because former Chelsea trainee Declan Rice was offside from Emerson’s late free kick.
      Joao Felix is finally off the mark for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Former Chelsea star Emerson Palmieri earned West Ham a pointCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      When you bring in as much talent as Chelsea have in the last two windows, some of it is bound to deliver.
      And Felix, sent off on his debut, returned from suspension to give the visitors an early lead from a cross by £107m man Enzo Fernandez.
      But when you buy and sell so many players, one or two of those who get away are going to bite you on the bum every now and then.
      And it was ex-Stamford Bridge left back Emerson who equalised on another frustrating day for Blues boss Graham Potter and his new owners.
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      Soucek thought he had stolen all three points for the Hammers when he forced the ball home after Kepa Arrizabalaga had saved Rice’s header.
      But the Hammers captain was offside from Emerson’s delivery.
      Nevertheless it was another disappointing day for big-spending Chelsea as they failed to take a grip of a humdrum game.
      Potter has now overseen a run of just two wins in 13 Premier League games. 
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      His free-spending bosses will be starting to wonder why.
      While West Ham were unchanged and could name only eight substitutes, including two keepers, Chelsea flexed their moneybags muscles.
      Felix was among five of their eight January signings to start the game.
      The loan star had the ball in the net inside nine minutes but had was ruled offside from the initial through ball.
      But seven minutes later, £107m man Enzo Fernandez sent in a cross, Felix was onside and then calmly volleyed into the net – although Mykhailo Mudryk seemed to have fouled Jarrod Bowen in the build-up.
      The £88m Ukrainian almost provided a more conventional assist, only for Kai Havertz also to be offside before taking the ball round Lukasz Fabianksi.
      West Ham had offered next to nothing until Michail Antonio’s backheel from a Bowen cross forced a save from Kepa Arrizabalaga.
      But suddenly they equalised. This time Bowen nodded on a Vlad Coufal cross and Emerson stole in at the back post to finish from close range.
      The London Stadium woke up from its lunchtime doze, for a few minutes at least.
      Noni Madueke had already looked dangerous on his full debut for Chelsea and a trademark burst and shot brought the best out of Fabianski.
      At the other end, Thiago Silva found the legs to catch a breaking Said Benrahma, then a Bowen error led to another counter-attack that Mudryk and Fernandez wasted between them.
      The chances kept coming, with Felix hitting a free kick that Fabianski flung himself to his left to push away.
      The second half followed the same pattern – a lot of mediocrity, punctuated by odd moments of excitement.
      When a Fabianski throw sent Bowen off on a promising break, his attempted pass to Antonio was intercepted. Declan Rice hit a shot wide.
      Chelsea were also struggling, although Antonio’s touch on a Reece James free kick sent the ball only just past Fabianski’s left-hand post.
      The game needed something to liven it up and the managers tried, with five substitutions between them with a quarter of the match to go.
      On came the Chelsea “old guard” – Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell and wantaway winger Hakim Ziyech.
      News that Marc Cucurella was coming off was greeted first by cheers from the visiting fans, and then by boos aimed at him specifically.
      Danny Ings, back sooner than expected from the injury suffered on his Hammers’ debut, replaced Antonio.
      Chilwell had a great chance to make an immediate impact but delayed his shot long enough for Nayef Aguerd to block it.
      Mount burst into the penalty area only for his cross to be kicked away by Fabianski.
      Soucek thought he had won it with seven minutes to go, but his joy was shortlived.
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      Chelsea screamed for a penalty when the Czech blocked a Conor Gallagher shot with his hand as he fell.
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      Watch Joao Felix score first Chelsea goal after stunning Enzo Fernandez assist vs West Ham – but should it have stood?

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      JOAO FELIX is off the mark for Chelsea after expertly breaking the deadlock against West Ham.Felix, 23, joined the Blues on loan until the end of the season last month from Atletico Madrid.
      Joao Felix is off the mark for Chelsea after breaking the deadlock at West HamCredit: Reuters

      He suffered a nightmare debut for Chelsea as he was red carded at Fulham and was subsequently issued a three-match ban.
      However, the Portuguese ace was back in Graham Potter’s line-up for Saturday’s lunchtime clash with the Hammers.
      And he needed less than 20 minutes to make an impact.
      Felix had already had one disallowed for offside when he pounced again in the 16th minute – and this time it stood.
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      Britain’s most-expensive footballer Enzo Fernandez whipped in an inch-perfect ball towards the back post.
      And Felix crept in through the defence to volley it past Lucasz Fabianski to officially get up-and-running for Graham Potter’s side.
      VAR was once again called in to verify the strike, but this time it was all good as the officials gave it the green light.
      However, West Ham fans were fuming as they believed another Chelsea new boy – Mykhailo Mudryk – should have been penalised in the build-up.
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      The Ukrainian slid in on West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, and as the Hammers ace went to ground complaining, his supporters were disgusted not to see a foul given.
      One fan wrote: “Mudryk fouls Bowen????? Lmaoooo how was that not checked.”
      Another tweeted: “So no foul by Mudryk on Bowen in the build up then?”
      While another fumed: “How’s that not a foul on Jarrod Bowen? Got ball but Mudryk studs were up…”
      Fortunately for West Ham they were celebrating just moments later as David Moyes’ side drew level.
      Vladimir Coufal whipped in a great cross that was flicked on by Bowen.
      The ball bounced past Michail Antonio, but ex-Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri was on hand to poke it home at the far post.
      Emerson initially refused to celebrate against his old club – before then performing two different celebrations to perplex supporters. More