Noteworthy Facts and Updates

West Ham United has allowed at least one goal in each of its last 14 Premier League home matches. This marks the longest current streak for any team and the club’s longest ever in the competition. The last time they went without a clean sheet in more consecutive top-flight home fixtures was between December 1964 and October 1965, a period spanning 16 games. In 2024, West Ham has given up 15 goals during the initial 15 minutes of Premier League matches, which is the highest number conceded by any team in a single calendar year within the competition. Five of these goals have occurred this season, a figure that represents a joint-league high, shared with Ipswich. Sandi Toksvig will be accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities are available to perform songs by artists such as Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and others. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning for the celebratory events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from the presence of microplastics in our air, soil, and waterways to the significant amount of food waste observed during this period of the year.