Sears makes Hammers return

Striker back for FA Cup clash with Gunners

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Sears makes Hammers return

Sears: Back at Upton Park

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West Ham have recalled young striker Freddie Sears from his loan spell at Crystal Palace.

The 20-year-old was originally due to stay at Selhurst Park for the entire season but injuries to Carlton Cole, Luis Boa Morte, Zavon Hines plus Dean Ashton's retirement have left Gianfranco Zola with major problems to contend with in attack.

With Mexican forward Guillermo Franco suspended this weekend, Sears is likely to find himself thrust straight into the squad to face Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Sears did not manage a single goal during his spell with the Eagles, although he infamously had a perfectly good effort ruled out at Bristol City in August after the ball rebounded back out of the net.