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West Ham probably thought their week couldn't get any worse but it has, with defender Manuel Da Costa charged with sexual assault following an alleged nightclub incident.

The Portuguese defender, who has been out injured recently, has been charged over allegations relating to an incident on October 17 last year.

Avram Grant was a happy man after seeing his West Ham side move into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup after a late, late show at Upton Park last night.

But it wasn't plain sailing for the Irons, who trailed to Kenwyne Jones' early goal until Scott Parker equalised six minutes before the end of normal time.

Herita Ilunga is determined to put his injury woes behind him and help turn West Ham's fortunes around.

The Congolese left-back made only 17 appearance last season as injury blighted his campaign, and his absence was one of the key reasons the Irons struggled.

West Ham squandered a two-goal lead for the second away game in succession as they ended all-square with fellow strugglers Hull.

The Irons salvaged a point with a late equaliser from Manuel Da Costa but should have left the KC Stadium with so much more.

It's transfer deadline day and West Ham have offloaded their club record signing just nine months after bringing him in.

Savio Nsereko has been sold to Italian side Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee, with Portuguese defender Manuel Da Costa coming to Upton Park as part of the deal.