West Ham – Bristol City

Match analysis

West Ham head into the clash at the London Stadium perched atop the table with 14 points from seven games, their attack already boasting a 20‑9 goal difference. Bristol City sit in 11th place on 10 points, having scraped three wins and a draw while conceding just one more than they have scored. The Hammers will look to extend their unbeaten run after only one loss, while the visitors will hope to tighten the gap on the mid‑table and improve a goal‑difference that currently sits at –1. Historically the two sides have exchanged a handful of points this season, but West Ham’s superior firepower and home advantage make them clear favourites heading into the encounter.