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The dark shadow that descended over the London Stadium last year currently seems to be a thing of the past, with record season ticket sales, a 'proper' manager and the prospect of exciting talents arriving in E20.

Unless the board of West Ham United are about to perform one of the biggest U turns in the club's history, fans of the club will hardly believe the 'Pellegrini' effect with regards to new signings.

Since arriving at West Ham, serial winner Manuel Pellegrini has prioritised the need for bringing as many young players through the once legendary Hammers' academy and to totally reconsruct the club's defence. Just as well, because along with relegated Stoke City it was the most porous in the Premier League, conceding 68 goals in 38 matches!