West Ham – Norwich

Match analysis

West Ham head into the clash at the London Stadium perched atop the table with 14 points from seven games, their four victories tempered only by a solitary defeat and a pair of draws, and a comfortable +11 goal difference (20‑9). Norwich, sitting 12th with nine points, have won three and lost four, their goal tally perfectly balanced at 13‑13, leaving them three points adrift of the Hammers. The two sides have not met this season, but historically West Ham have held the upper hand in the rivalry, and the home advantage should further tip the scales in their favour. A win would cement West Ham’s early‑season dominance, while Norwich will need a decisive performance to close the gap and climb out of the lower mid‑table.