West Ham sink Pompey in Carabao Cup as Sullivan ignores advice to stay away
The Story So Far
West Ham United progressed to the second round of the Carabao Cup following a comfortable victory over Portsmouth. This cup success sets up a future fixture against former top-flight peers. Off the pitch, major shareholder David Sullivan attended the match despite being advised by stadium operators to remain absent. His presence occurred amid significant public scrutiny and serious allegations. Although Sullivan no longer holds his previous formal title, he observed the game in person as the team secured their advancement. Following this result, the Hammers turn their attention toward upcoming fixtures in the Championship, looking to translate this cup form into their league campaign.
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