Nuno Espirito Santo won’t like Premier League announcement for Brentford clash after ‘serious mistake’

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Credit: Imago Thu 30 April 2026 16:00, UK Nuno Espirito Santo will not be happy to see Craig Pawson confirmed as the referee to take charge of West Ham United’s trip to Brentford on Saturday. The Hammers boss has had previous with the official, targeting him with an outburst in 2024 following a controversial day at Brighton when Nottingham Forest were beaten.West Ham could have a massive opportunity to pull away from Tottenham this weekend, with their relegation rivals set to travel to high-flying Aston Villa.Brentford will not be easy opponents, but Keith Andrews’ side are without a win in any of their previous seven matches across all competitions.West Ham’s form has improved once again in their fight for safety, with last week’s late winner over Everton proving crucial. ⚽West Ham United Matchday⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every West Ham fixture.

VISIT THE WEST HAM MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nuno Espirito Santo lambasted Craig Pawson West Ham are predicted to stay in the Premier League this season, but each and every remaining match will be absolutely crucial.Tottenham’s win over Wolves was their first of the year in the league, and Roberto De Zerbi’s side are expected to fight with everything they have left.West Ham – FixturesDateBrentford (A)2 MayArsenal (H)10 MayNewcastle United (A)17 MayLeeds United (H)24 MayNuno will understand how tight the margins are, and for that reason, he will be frustrated to see Pawson in charge of Saturday’s game. It is a clear red card.“It is week after week.

Week after week, they apologise to us. We are in a tough position and we need respect.”West Ham’s record when officiated by PawsonWhen Pawson is on the pitch, West Ham have a strong recent record.