Bayer Leverkusen v West Ham: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – live

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2 mins: A feel like the commentary team at not in Leverkusen for this, which is a bit underwhelming from TNT. Maybe I am wrong …

Onto the match … It is certainly a back five West Ham as they look to contain Leverkusen in the early stages. Continue reading...

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