Alex Song, who’s been consigned to the dustbin of memories at Barca makes his return to the Boleyn Ground on loan with a provision to extend to a second year. The former Arsenal midfielder is very relieved to be back having made London his home with his kids happily ensconced in the West Ham academy.

The Hammers have already KOed Arsenal and Liverpool in two away wins out of two. So it’s more song to their lips. Or more to the point, the fans are hoping the song remains the same. Slaven Bilic has further reinforced his squad with Victor Moises on loan from Chelsea and the arrival of Nikica Jelavic from Hull.