Any form of discriminatory behaviour or chanting, including homophobic chanting, is unacceptable; it has no place in football and has serious criminal consequences. West Ham United will take the strongest possible action against any individual found to be engaging in such behaviour, including potential lifetime bans and referral to the police.

It is a London derby under the lights as the second weekend of the Premier League season kicks off at the London Stadium.

Supporters began leaving the stadium in their droves before the hour mark.