West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui’s camp are unhappy with the conduct of technical director Tim Steidten, who has been heavily involved in the hunt for a new manager while the Spaniard is in post ...

Julen Lopetegui is running through the reasons to be cheerful – safety secure, 17 shots at the Etihad and the physical stats, an identity emerging, a winter window and a kinder calendar coming ...

Julen Lopetegui responded with a double change ahead of the restart, and his side showed intent, although Jarrod Bowen struck over the crossbar with the Hammers’ first real opening after half-time.