Carlton Cole looks set to return to the West Ham team for tomorrow’s Carling Cup semi-final, first leg against Birmingham.

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Valon Behrami could return for West Ham’s Barclays Premier League relegation six-pointer against Wolves tomorrow after a month out with a hip injury.

West Ham will check on the fitness of influential midfielder Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Wigan at Upton Park.

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.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola faces a selection headache ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match with Burnley.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola welcomes back midfielder Scott Parker and left-back Herita Ilunga for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League match against Blackburn at Upton Park.

PORTSMOUTH substitute Danny Webber notched his first Premier League goal for the club to keep Avram Grant’s side in touch with their relegation rivals.

Striker Carlton Cole is back in the West Ham squad for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

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West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is hopeful of having midfield pair Mark Noble and Scott Parker back from injury for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Wolves.

THE last time Arsene Wenger lifted a trophy was the FA Cup in 2005 and realistically the Frenchman knows that with Manchester United now eliminated, the famous old competition has suddenly become his side’s best bet for silverware this term.

West Ham quartet Mark Noble, Scott Parker, Danny Gabbidon and Herita Ilunga are all struggling with hamstring injuries ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash with Arsenal.

Tottenham playmaker Luka Modric made his first start since August in the Barclays Premier League clash against West Ham at White Hart Lane.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble is a major doubt for the Barclays Premier League clash at Tottenham tomorrow after suffering a hamstring injury in the victory over Portsmouth.

West Ham defender James Tomkins comes into the team for the Premier League clash against Portsmouth in place of Danny Gabbidon today, who was out with a hamstring problem.

Bolton manager Gary Megson named an unchanged line-up for the visit of West Ham tonight as he rewarded his players for their impressive showing against Manchester City on Saturday.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola is awaiting news on Herita Ilunga and Carlton Cole ahead of Sunday’s game with Everton.

West Ham are without the suspended Scott Parker for tomorrow’s Premier League match at Stoke.

West Ham are set to welcome back England defender Matthew Upson in time for Sunday’s Upton Park derby with Fulham.

Stephen Ireland has been ruled out of Manchester City’s clash with West Ham tonight, with Martin Petrov included in the starting XI for the first time this season.

Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic was handed his first start since joining on loan last month as manager Gary Megson made just two changes for the visit of Premier League rivals West Ham in the third round of the Carling Cup.

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola could give Mexican striker Guillermo Franca his debut in tomorrow’s Carling Cup tie against Bolton.

West Ham have Herita Ilunga available for the Premier League clash against Liverpool after recovering from a jaw injury.

West Ham have concerns over midfielder Kieron Dyer’s hamstring ahead of the trip to Wigan.

West Ham midfielder Kieron Dyer is set to miss the Carling Cup clash against Millwall with tightness to a leg muscle.

Tottenham centre-back Ledley King has returned for the Premier League clash against West Ham after resting his knee for the midweek win over Hull.