West Ham go top of Championship - are they ready to leave the past behind?
BBC Sport examines West Ham United's rise to the top of the Championship table, framing it as a potential turning point for a club that has endured a difficult period. The piece questions whether the Hammers have the consistency and squad depth to sustain a promotion push, or whether their league position masks deeper issues. With the Championship offering a clear path back to the top flight, the article weighs the optimism around their form against the cautionary lessons of previous seasons.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukWest Ham reaching the summit of the Championship is a statement of intent from a club with Premier League pedigree, but sitting top at any given moment is very different from finishing there. The Championship is a relentless 46-game grind where form swings are constant, and the real test will be whether this side can maintain the defensive solidity and attacking output that got them there. For fans, the story matters because it signals a potential return to relevance at the highest level, but history is littered with clubs who topped the table early only to fade.
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