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West Ham duo are officially Parker’s biggest problem after Blackburn

Scott Parker is still without a win at West Ham United and it's becoming clear that he must never start one duo together again.

By Tom Cunningham · Football Fancast

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Tom Cunningham argues Scott Parker should never start Arne Engels and Divine Mukasa together again.
West Ham suffered a 2-1 defeat against Blackburn Rovers, leaving them with six goals conceded in two games under Parker.
The writer suggests dropping 22-year-old Mukasa to restore tactical balance in West Ham's midfield.

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Writer Tom Cunningham argues that West Ham United manager Scott Parker must avoid starting midfielders Arne Engels and Divine Mukasa together following a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers. Despite scoring a league-high 37 goals in the Championship, West Ham have conceded six goals in Parker's first two matches, leaving the team vulnerable on counter-attacks.

Cunningham contends that the pairing leaves the midfield unbalanced and overly attacking. He highlights Mukasa's struggles at Ewood Park, suggesting Parker drop the 22-year-old and explore defensive adjustments, such as replacing Ezra Mayers with Ollie Scarles at left-back, to restore defensive stability.

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