Transfers become the topic again and there is frustration that the club are yet to sign a proven No 9. West Ham missed out on signing Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran following a failed offer of more than £30million. The 20-year-old has subsequently scored eight goals across 15 appearances.

Crysencio Summerville is proving that patience pays off as West Ham’s exciting summer signing looks set to be rewarded for some eye-catching cameos. Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui has named the 23-year-old in his Premier League starting line-up just once this season — the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in September — and substitute appearances off the bench have been as short as four minutes.

Nottingham Forest is shocking soccer pundits with an impressive start to the 2024/25 Premier League. The foundations for that success were built last season.