Granit Xhaka got into a verbal dispute with a West Ham fan behind the Sunderland benchSunderland manager Regis Le Bris was reluctant to discuss the incident that saw the Black Cats' Premier League clash with West Ham temporarily paused. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe French coach added to the BBC: "It's always a shame when something like that happens, but I don't know." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWhile West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacted: "I was speaking with the referee. Lutsharel Geertruida also engaged with the West Ham supporterStewards waded in to help sort the issue outSunderland lost 3-1 to drop to 10th in the Premier League table. West Ham raced into a three-goal lead by half time thanks to strikes from Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen from the penalty spot and Mateus Fernandes.

Source: Express January 24, 2026 17:54 UTC