Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.

Former West Ham striker Michail Antonio played some of his best football under Moyes, scoring 55 goals in 182 appearances under the former Manchester United boss, believing that the Scot quickly understood the soul of the club.

David Sullivan ignored pleas to stay away from London Stadium and took his seat in the stands despite the allegations of sexual misconduct looming over him.

Listen to BBC radio commentary and follow live text updates from a bumper Saturday in the EFL Cup with 29 first round ties to be played.

All that comes despite a busy summer going the other way as the likes of Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville have already moved on. That duo could soon be joined by a trio of E20 names after West Ham updated their website ahead of the new campaign.

WEST HAM have come from behind to lead Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup first round. Goals by Taty Castellanos and Jarrod Bowen have put the Hammers in front at the London Stadium. Meanwhile, Burnley

West Ham United will start their season today, August 8, 2026, in Round 1 of the EFL Carabao Cup against fellow Championship side Portsmouth. West Ham finished their preseason last weekend when they played Magdeburg in Germany.

Romano posted on X to report that West Ham are advancing to the final stages of a deal for Solomon. He wrote that agreement is close with both Tottenham and the player's representatives to bring him to the London Stadium.