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Early error proves costly Areola registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Areola's misplaced pass in the 11th minute was intercepted by Morgan Gibbs-White and led to Forest's opening goal. He finished the match with three saves but the early mistake overshadowed his overall performance. Areola will try to rebound in the final match of the season against Ipswich Town on Sunday.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Morgan Gibbs-White punishes West Ham to give Nottingham Forest lead | Premier League

MAY 18, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Five saves in away clean sheet Areola registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 win over Manchester United.

Impact Areola kept only his fourth clean sheet of the season and his first in nine games. This was only the third game this season where he has made five or more saves, and one of his crucial saves came from a Rasmus Hojlund close-range effort late in the match to keep it at 2-0.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one to Spurs Areola recorded one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Areola conceded one goal Sunday, a Wilson Odobert strike in the 15th minute. He has now conceded at least one goal in eight consecutive matches. He faces a favorable matchup Sunday at Manchester United, a side that will be coming off an important Europa League match so may not field a full-strength team, similar to Spurs on Sunday.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in loss Areola had six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Brighton.

Impact Despite the loss, Areola logged his second-highest total of the season with six saves. This also marked the first time in 12 appearances and fifth time on the campaign he gave up more than two goals in a match. Up next for West Ham is a meeting with Tottenham on Sunday.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal conceded Areola had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Southampton.

Impact Unlike Areola's previous two appearances, he logged fewer than four saves. Yet, he also did not concede multiple goals, so he will take that improvement. Without a clean sheet in six games, Areola will look to finally break the cold stretch at Brighton & Hove Albion on April 26.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in 2-1 defeat Areola made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Impact Areola made four saves as Liverpool scored twice past the French keeper. He has failed to keep a clean sheet in his last five matches, making at least three saves in four of those matches. So far this year, he has only kept three clean sheets in his 21 games.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Error leads to goal in draw Areola registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Areola completed three saves Saturday but conceded two. One of the goals was caused by his failing to hold the ball after a shot which allowed Evanilson to tap it into the net. From 20 appearances (19 starts) he has produced three clean sheets, it has been five matches since his last. It is unlikely he will produce a shut out in the Hammers next which is away at Liverpool. The Reds have scored in every EPL game since September.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Areola registered one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton.

Impact Areola made no more than one save for the first time in 18 appearances. Despite the loss, this also marked his sixth straight game with no more than one goal conceded, while he has just four goals conceded over that span. Up next for West Ham is a meeting with AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records four saves Areola registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Everton.

Impact Saturday marked Areola's first game with more than three saves since Feb. 15. Since then, his goalkeeping has been excellent, with only three goals conceded and an 83.3 save percentage across five appearances. However, Areola is without a clean sheet through West Ham's last two games, something he will look to fix on April 1 at Wolverhampton.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in defeat Areola made three saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United.

Impact Despite limiting opponents to no more than one goal for a fourth consecutive outing, Areola could not help his team avoid defeat. This also marked his ninth time with at least three saves in a match this season. Up next for West Ham United is a meeting with Everton on Saturday.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Areola made two saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Leicester City.

Impact Areola had a good outing against Leicester City on Thursday. In 90 minutes, the 32 year old keeper made two saves, one diving save, one save from inside his own box, and made five recoveries. The clean sheet is Areola's third in a row for West Ham, and he will look to keep the good times rolling on March 10 against Newcastle United.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Little to do in victory Areola recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Arsenal.

Impact Areola had a relatively comfortable day in net on Saturday as West Ham took down Arsenal 1-0. Despite the fact that the Gunners had 68% of the possession in the match, they mustered a mere 0.14 expected goals on target. He only had to make two saves, and only one of them was from inside his own box. The clean sheet is just his second of the Premier League season, but it could be a sign of better days to come for Areola. He will aim to add a third this Thursday against Leicester City.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Areola recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Brentford.

Impact Areola made a minimum of three saves for a third consecutive game since returning from a 22-day absence. He is also up to four goals against in that span. Up next for West Ham United is a meeting with Arsenal on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Areola registered three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact Areola let in two goals on three saves to take the loss to cross town rivals Chelsea on Monday. He's been back and forth from the first and second choice keeper, however looks to be given the number one role back under new manager Graham Potter, having appeared in the last two PL games for the Hammers.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Areola had three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Aston Villa.

Impact Areola made his first appearance (first start) under new manager Graham Potter Sunday in West Ham's 2-2 draw versus Aston Villa. The one goal allowed was a vast improvement on the keeper's previous two starting appearances, in which he conceded four and five goals versus Manchester City and Liverpool, respectively. Should Areola retain the first-choice keeper's gloves, his next challenge will come Monday when West Ham travel to their London-rivals Chelsea.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In goal Sunday Areola (undisclosed) is in goal for West Ham during Sunday's trip to Aston Villa.

Impact Areola starts for the first time in two Premier League matches after missing time through injury. The keeper will look to impress new manager Graham Potter and remain the starter moving forward.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Saturday Areola is out for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Graham Potter. "Everybody else is pretty much as they were. We've got a couple of just bumps and bru...

Impact Areola will not be an option this weekend, with the goalie missing out due to undisclosed issues. This will be a minor issue for the club, as he is their backup, with Lukasz Fabianski back fit and starting in net for the club moving forward. His next chance of a return will be against Aston Villa on Jan. 26, although no return date is in place for the goalie.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four against City Areola registered four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Areola had a rough go about once again Saturday, only stopping half the shots he faced while watching four past him. This now makes it nine goals and 12 saves in his two appearances since taking over for the injured Lukasz Fabianski (head). He could see the start again against Aston Villa on Friday, with Fabianski questionable for that contest.

JANUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blown away Areola recorded eight saves and allowed five goals in Sunday's 5-0 loss versus Liverpool.

Impact Areola stopped eight of the 13 shots he faced and ended up holding the loss and five goals conceded. It really wasn't a poor showing from Areola, he just couldn't keep up with a ridiculously talented Liverpool attack. Areola will have easier matches to look forward to in the coming weeks.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two saves in sub appearance Areola made two saves and secured West Ham's clean sheet in Thursday's 1-0 victory versus Southampton.

Impact Lukasz Fabianski was West Ham's starting goalkeeper Thursday but was stretchered off early with a head injury. Areola served relief duty in Fabianski's place. And while Areola himself did not log a clean sheet himself, he recorded two saves that secured West Ham's clean sheet. Areola's performance should earn him a starting opportunity should Fabianski not be ready by Sunday against Liverpool.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four including own goal Areola made four saves and allowed four goals, but also 1 an own goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Areola had a rough outing Saturday as he conceded a season-high four goals, including an own-goal in the 55th minute. He has now conceded at least one goal in seven of his eight starts this season. He faces a more favorable matchup Sunday versus Manchester United, a side which has scored seven goals in eight matches this season.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in win Areola made two saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 4-1 win over Ipswich.

Impact Areola couldn't do much to prevent Liam Delap's powerful turnaround shot from going in in the 6th minute but then he was solid when called into action throughout the rest of the contest. With 16 saves, 10 goals allowed and just one clean sheet over seven starts this season, the goalkeeper has been far from spectacular but his starting spot for upcoming matches still appears to be locked up.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one Areola recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford.

Impact Areola allowed a single goal while making three saves during Saturday's draw. In the last five matches, the keeper has allowed seven goals on 13 saves with a clean sheet. He is set to face Ipswich Town on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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