The U.K. government says soccer-related arrests are the on rise in England and Wales. The highest number of cases were recorded at West Ham matches for the third year in a row.

West Ham fans have topped the football arrests list for the third straight year, with Hammers supporters detained more than any other fanbase across the top five divisions of English football. There were 103 West Ham fans arrested during the 2023/24 campaign,

Supporters' groups will stage a demonstration outside Anfield opposing ticket price rises and changes to concession pricing.

Julen Lopetegui insists he is certain that his West Ham side will improve under his management following a poor start to the season. The Hammers have won one, drawn one and lost three of their five Premier League games, and were knocked out of the Carabao Cup after being thrashed by Liverpool on Wednesday.

Summer signing Rodriguez and Edson Alvarez have not yet gelled as a midfield partnership. Their lack of pace was exploited in the last two games. A possible solution could be playing Carlos Soler, the season-long loan signing from Paris Saint-Germain, alongside Alvarez.