PORTO president Pinto da Costa is convinced Andre Villas-Boas would reject any approach from Chelsea — despite the highly-rated coach having a release clause of just €15 million.

Porto president Pinto da Costa is convinced Andre Villas-Boas would reject any approach from Chelsea – despite the highly-rated coach having a release clause of just €15m.

Carlton Cole will make his 100th Premier League start for West Ham today as they look to move off the bottom with a victory over fellow strugglers Blackburn at Upton Park.

Manchester City 2 West Ham 1

Scott Parker is set to miss West Ham’s vital Premier League clash at Manchester City on Sunday.

Chelsea 3 West Ham 0

Midfielder Scott Parker is a doubt for West Ham ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa at Upton Park.

West Ham manager Avram Grant will serve the first match of a touchline ban during tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Bolton.

West Ham 2 Manchester United 4

MIXING a perfect Bloody Mary presents the ultimate cocktail challenge, scientists have found.

West Ham will be without striker Robbie Keane for tomorrow’s crunch Barclays Premier League clash at London rivals Tottenham.

STOKE booked their first FA Cup semi-final appearance for 39 years after bouncing back from a controversial West Ham equaliser yesterday.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis made four changes for the FA Cup quarter-final visit of West Ham as he sought revenge for last week’s Premier League defeat against the same opposition.

West Ham 3 Stoke 0

West Ham have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Stoke in the Barclays Premier League.

Steven Gerrard returned to lead Liverpool out at West Ham today after missing their last three matches with a groin injury.

Matthew Upson (Achilles) took part in a light training session today but is unlikely to be involved in West Ham’s game against Liverpool on Sunday.

West Ham 0 Birmingham 1

Winston Reid replaced the injured Danny Gabbidon in defence for West Ham as they looked to climb out of the relegation zone with a vital win over fellow strugglers Birmingham at Upton Park.

West Ham defender Manuel da Costa has been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident in a nightclub, Scotland Yard said today.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Blackpool as he continues his comeback after having his appendix removed.

Midfielder Mark Noble will miss tomorrow's visit of West Brom despite returning to light fitness work this week after having his appendix removed.

England defender Matthew Upson could return to West Ham’s starting line-up for their trip to Birmingham tomorrow.

Theo Walcott has to be content with a place on the bench for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with bottom club West Ham.

West Ham captain Matthew Upson looks certain to miss tomorrow’s match at Arsenal with a hamstring injury he received against Newcastle last week.

West Ham 1 Newcastle 2

Matthew Upson is pushing for a return to action against Newcastle after missing West Ham’s draw at Wolves last weekend with a neck strain.

West Ham defender Manuel Da Costa has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by police investigating an alleged incident at a night club, it emerged today.

West Ham 1 Fulham 1

Kieron Dyer could miss West Ham’s Premier League clash with Fulham tomorrow through illness.

Luka Modric was named in Tottenham’s starting line-up against West Ham at Upton Park this afternoon after making a speedy recovery from the leg injury he suffered against West Brom two weeks ago.

Thomas Hitzlsperger will not make his West Ham debut in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham.

Avram Grant could hand debuts to striker Victor Obinna and right-back Lars Jacobsen as he aims to end West Ham’s faltering start to the season against Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea.

West Ham are waiting to discover whether they can include new signing Victor Obinna in their squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Manchester United.

Manuel Da Costa and summer signing Tal Ben Haim could come into the West Ham defence for tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie against Oxford.

West Ham will be without injured midfield pair Thomas Hitzlsperger and Valon Behrami for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Bolton.

Thomas Hitzlsperger looks set to miss out on his West Ham debut against his former club Aston Villa.

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Valon Behrami has been ruled out of West Ham’s final match of the Premier League season against Manchester City.

West Ham have centre-back James Tomkins and midfielder Luis Boa Morte available for selection for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Fulham.

West Ham will have influential midfielder Scott Parker back for their Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan after he completed a two-match suspension.

LIVERPOOL striker Fernando Torres has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his troublesome knee injury last night.

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is suspended for Monday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool as he completes his two-match ban.