London Stadium a big advantage for West Ham - Nuno

What the report says

West Ham United head coach Nuno Espirito Santo said the club’s home atmosphere at London Stadium gives his side a significant edge in the Championship. His comments came after West Ham’s 6-0 home victory over Wrexham, watched by a crowd of 59,712, a result that lifted the Hammers back to the top of the table. BBC Sport reported that Nuno described the win as a morale boost rather than a statement about the season, while stressing that the campaign remains long and difficult.

Nuno highlighted the scale of the support as something his players can use to their advantage, pointing to the energy generated by around 60,000 fans. He also suggested the stadium could become a stronger home venue if the team continues to win, despite past criticism that the larger ground feels less intense than West Ham’s former Upton Park.

The match featured goals from Jarrod Bowen, Manor Solomon, Mohamadou Kante, Joel Piroe and Taty Castellanos, with Kante scoring after coming off the bench. Nuno said the performance should help confidence, especially with forwards scoring and substitutes contributing, and he linked the result to progress he has seen in training. In broader context, West Ham are trying to rebuild momentum after last season’s relegation from the Premier League.