The gameplan changed and we created a couple of chances and worked really hard, but I wouldn't expect anything else," said Dawson. But even with a starting line-up finally containing most of West Ham's key transfer window acquisitions, they encountered difficulties. As a lifelong fan of the game, as well as his beloved West Ham, Gold would probably have appreciated the spectacle of this contest, played as it was at high speed, in pouring rain in front of passionate supporters. He will take charge of a Hammers match for the first time this season on Sunday, and last refereed David Moyes' men when we hosted Arsenal at London Stadium in April.

Gareth Taylor was expected to strengthen his squad in the summer transfer window after a disappointing end to last season that saw his side miss out on the third and final Champions League spot.Official parking is available at Aston Social Club in Aston Hall Road (postcode B6 7JU) and Powerleague Birmingham in Lichfield Road (postcode B6 7TG).

Whilst Nayef Aguerd took time out to console Morocco team-mates Sofyan Amrabat at the final whistle, the celebrations of the Premier League team were something to behold. Despite the potential for a semi-final with Barcelona - which some long-time Hammers fans believe would be the biggest match in their history, even taking account of previous trophy successes in the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup - they heeded the advice. But we are still in with a good shout - we didn't play well and we can only play much better next week," he added to BT Sport. Roord, who arrived from Wolfsburg, and Jess Park, who returned from her season-long loan at Everton, were the club's only additions.Lyon boss Peter Bosz, meanwhile, was unhappy his side failed to make the most of their numerical advantage in the second half. The loans of Italian forward Nicolò Zaniolo and defender Clément Lenglet completed a productive summer transfer window for the Birmingham-based side, who are certainly looking up rather than down after recent results. Pablo Fornals got the only goal at Villa Park last season, and also netted in the 4-1 in the previous campaign in which Ben Johnson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen also scored.