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Hammers get boost for Foxes clash

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Arthur Masuaku cam through his outing with the under 23s with no ill effects as the lads smashed Arsenal 6-1 on Monday evening at the London Stadium and looks lined up for a place in the squad against Leicester City.

The DC Congo international, who has been struggling with a knee problem for four months, is reported to have come through with no problems and the Hammers now have a fully fit squad

Andriy Yarmolenko was also involved in the game and he too will be available for the game against the Foxes as the Hammers look to make it six points from the first two games of the season following the  win at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon.

The medical staff are carefully nursing Arthur who has  been out of action since February beyond three appearances towards the end of the season following his decision to undergo surgery following last season’s 1-1 draw ay Old Trafford.

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Hugh Southon is a lifelong Iron and the founding editor of ClaretandHugh. He is a national newspaper journalist of many years experience and was Bobby Moore's 'ghost' writer during the great man's lifetime. He describes ClaretandHugh as "the Hammers daily newspaper!"

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