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tinue like in the second half against Spurs.

“And then we will give our best like always at home.

“I think we’re very, very strong at home and we want to keep the points.”

West Ham defender Winston Reid is expected to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Press Association Sport understands.

The absence of the 29-year-old New Zealander would be a major blow to the Hammers’ bid to stay in the Premier League.

Right-back Sam Byram could also miss the rest of the campaign with an ankle problem.

David Moyes’ side are 14th, three points above the relegation zone, with nine games remaining.

UEFA’s investigation into Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster’s racism allegations against a Spartak Moscow player has failed to find any evidence to corroborate the claim.

European football’s control, ethics and disciplinary body acknowledged the allegation was made in good faith by the 17-year-old but, after a number of extensive interviews of players and match officials, it came down to Brewster’s word against Spartak captain Leonid Mironov.

Mironov admitted swearing at the England Under-17 World Cup winner during the Russian club’s 2-0 defeat in the UEFA Youth League match at Prenton Park in December but denied using racist language.

Five players from each side plus the match officials were questioned about the incident but none could confirm hearing any discriminatory language.

Manchester United are eyeing up Watford’s Abdoulaye Doucoure for a summer transfer, according to the Mirror. United have joined a number of clubs keeping track of the 25-year-old Frenchman, with Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal also reportedly interested.