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'They killed the club' – West Ham legend Julian Dicks slams club's decision to leave Upton Park amid disastrous start to Premier League campaign

Former West Ham United star Julian Dicks has slammed the club's decision to leave Upton Park and move to the Olympic Stadium. The Hammers have endured a difficult start to their 2025-26 Premier League campaign as they are currently languishing in the bottom half of the league table, tied on points with 18th-placed Leeds United after 12 rounds of matches.

'It's not the first time!' – Arne Slot explains why he has dropped Mo Salah from Liverpool XI as Reds aim to arrest crisis against West Ham

Mohamed Salah has paid the price for his recent poor form and been dropped to the bench by Liverpool boss Arne Slot for the clash with West Ham. And the Reds' boss has explained his reasoning behind the move after making sweeping changes to the side in the wake of the dreadful 4-1 midweek home defeat by PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Iran confirm plans to boycott 2026 World Cup draw over visa issue

Iran has announced they will boycott the event in Washington next month due to the U.S. denying visas to several members of its delegation, but will not withdraw from the World Cup itself, at this time. The U.S. has long-standing, strict visa restrictions on citizens from certain countries, including Iran, for claimed political and security reasons.

Liverpool player ratings vs West Ham: Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz FINALLY turn up as Reds stop the rot while Mohamed Salah stews from the bench

Mohamed Salah was left on the bench as much-maligned summer signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz helped Liverpool to a vital three points in Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham. The Swedish forward scored his first Premier League goal for the club since his big-money switch to Anfield this summer, while the German provided the heartbeat for the Liverpool attack.

Chelsea player ratings vs Arsenal: Moises Caicedo, what were you thinking?! Blues' midfield star sees red in top-of-the-table clash as Trevoh Chalobah and Co. battle to deserved draw

Chelsea battled to a well-deserved point in their top of the table clash against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were the better side until Moises Caicedo saw red for his challenge on Mikel Merino in the 33rd minute. Despite losing their talisman, Chelsea took the lead early in the second half thanks to Trevoh Chalobah's glancing nod, but were quickly pegged back by a Merino header.

Arsenal player ratings vs Chelsea: Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka stand up to rescue a point as off-colour Gunners miss huge chance to strengthen grip on Premier League title race

Mikel Merino salvaged a 1-1 draw for Premier League leaders Arsenal, but they will feel like this was two-points dropped against a Chelsea side who were reduced to 10 men after just 38 minutes when Moises Caicedo was sent off. In an extremely feisty London derby that was littered with early yellow cards, it was no real surprise to see a dismissal, with Caicedo seeing red for a brutal tackle on Merino seven minutes before the interval.

Real Madrid player ratings vs Girona: Kylian Mbappe spares Los Blancos' blushes but Trent Alexander-Arnold & Arda Guler fall flat as Barcelona seize initiative in La Liga title race

Real Madrid came from behind but were unable to get over the line in a frustrating 1-1 draw with a well-drilled Girona. Kylian Mbappe's second half penalty cancelled out a well-worked opener from the La Liga strugglers, yet Madrid couldn't find a second - and stay one point off the top in La Liga in another twist to the title race.

Gary Lineker bizarrely forced to defend himself from ridicule as ex-Match of the Day presenter is spotted walking with woman on holiday in Mexico

Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has been forced to defend himself from ridicule following the release of a video online that shows him holidaying in Mexico. The clip in question sees the ex-England international walking down the street with a woman, with many - including far-right activist Tommy Robinson - jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Jurgen Klopp's true stance on replacing Arne Slot in sensational Liverpool return if axe falls on beleaguered Reds boss – revealed

Amid talk of Jurgen Klopp making a sensational return to Liverpool, the respective stances of the club and their former manager have been revealed. Uncomfortable questions are being asked of current Reds boss Arne Slot a matter of months out from a Premier League title triumph, with it being suggested that a familiar face could head back to Merseyside.