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Manuel Pellegrini Says He Is 'Proud' of His Players and Gives Update on Growing Injury List

Manuel Pellegrini insists he is 'proud' of his players despite his side slipping to their sixth defeat of the season after just nine games.

The Hammers were left frustrated by a resolute Tottenham defence and a heroic display in goal from goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, as they were unable to find a reply to Érik Lamela's first-half header.

Speaking in the post-match press conference, quoted by Sky Sports, Pellegrini stated: "I think it was a very close game in the first half, both teams played well but in the second it was completely us, we created chances but we couldn't score.