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Almunia ends his loan spell with West Ham

Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia is back with the Gunners following the end of his loan spell with Championship West Ham. The Spanish stopper made four appearances for the Hammers after being drafted in as cover for Robert Green.

Hammers boss Sam Allardyce offered Almunia a place on the bench for his final game against the Foxes but he declined, preferring to allow young back-up keeper Ruud Boffin to have his spot in the squad.

"Manny is an outstanding individual, I spoke to him and offered him a place on the bench for his last game but he said to give it to Ruud, because he's here at the club," said Allardyce.

"We've enjoyed having him but he's gone back, Ruud was on the bench and Robert came back and made some important saves for us."

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