A Strategic Move?West Ham United’s current Premier League campaign has been underwhelming, with the team sitting in a middling 12th place despite a recent 4-1

Prior to facing Ipswich, head coach Julen Lopetegui’s future was in the spotlight with West Ham winless in their previous five matches. The quartet of Kudus, Bowen, Antonio and

Ben: We needed a win, and we got that, along with a performance. Not perfect as they had a few decent chances they didn’t take, but four goals should help on the confidence front. Kudus and Paqueta scoring their first for the season also a plus.

West Ham United claimed their first home win in the Premier League under Julen Lopetegui as they beat promoted Ipswich Town 4-1 at the London Stadium on Saturday.

Julen Lopetegui is under pressure to deliver his first home win as West Ham boss on Saturday as the Hammers host an Ipswich side that appears to be finding its feet in the Premier League.  Expectations had been high for the hosts this season following Lopetegui's appointment as David Moyes' replacement alongside a string of high-profile player signings.

Former Ipswich and England defender Mick Mills says missing Axel Tuanzebe in Saturday's 4-1 loss at West Ham was key and settling on a partner for him down the right-hand side is a crucial decision for Town manager Kieran McKenna.

West Ham United have reportedly been given the opportunity to seal the transfer of former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a potential swap deal with AC Milan, who are eyeing up Hammers ace Edson Alvarez.

As per recent reports, Julen Lopetegui now reportedly wants West Ham to sign a forward who they already know all about.

"It was an important day for us but we deserved to win against a good team like Ipswich. We started very well but suffered a goal in an action I think we can avoid but after the mentality was strong."