West Ham and Sakho face Fifa proceedings

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against West Ham and Diafra Sakho after the Senegal striker missed the Africa Cup of Nations, but still turned out for his club.

Sakho withdrew from the tournament in Equatorial Guinea due to a back problem, but came on as a substitute to score the winner in West Ham's FA Cup fourth round tie at Bristol City before his country were knocked out of the Afcon...

Liverpool-West Ham Preview: Allardyce backs Carroll to shine on Anfield return

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has backed Andy Carroll to cope with the pressure of making his first return to Liverpool since swapping Anfield for Upton Park.

Allardyce's men head to Merseyside on Saturday hoping to preserve their position ahead of Liverpool in the Premier League table.

Seventh-placed West Ham hold a one-point advantage over Brendan Rodgers' side following a first half to the season that exceeded expectations...