The former Chelsea and Brighton boss will also need to address the slow start to games that has been too frequent for the Hammers. Kevin Schade's winning goal for Brentford was the the 10th occasion this term that they have conceded in the opening 15 minutes.

Kevin Schade scored the only goal as Brentford edged West Ham United 1-0 at London Stadium. The German forward’s early strike proved decisive for the Bees, who recorded a third straight Premier League away win for the first time.

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