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Pressure mounts on Stoke, Norwich, and West Ham in EFL early matches

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Pressure mounts on Stoke, Norwich, and West Ham in EFL early matches

Summary

As the EFL season progresses into its third week, teams like Stoke City, Norwich City, and West Ham United are facing mounting pressure due to poor starts. West Ham suffered a home defeat to Charlton, while Stoke has lost both of its league matches so far this season, raising concerns among fans. Norwich also finds itself without points after two matches, including a loss against West Brom. Upcoming matches on Saturday feature Stoke visiting Wolves, Norwich hosting Burnley, and West Ham taking on Watford, which are crucial for each team's aspirations to bounce back early in the campaign.

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•Stoke City begins the season with two consecutive losses.
•Norwich City has no points after defeats to West Brom and Millwall.
•West Ham United lost at home to Charlton, increasing fan dissatisfaction.
•Stoke faces Wolves, Norwich hosts Burnley, and West Ham visits Watford on Saturday.
•These matches are pivotal for early season momentum.

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