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[Saba Sports News] In the 4th round of the Premier League, West Ham United will host local rivals Tottenham Hotspur at home. According to British media reports, the home team anticipates this match will be very intense, and unusual measures will be taken at the London Stadium for security reasons. To prevent away fans from entering the home sections, West Ham club has prohibited the sale of “half-and-half” items featuring both teams, including scarves. The West Ham official website stated: “West Ham United would like to remind fans that enhanced security measures will be in place for this Saturday’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. This includes increased checks at entry points, a ban on items such as half-and-half scarves that display the colors and crests of both teams, and ensuring home sections are exclusively for West Ham United fans. We kindly ask all fans to patiently cooperate with staff during these checks, especially during the peak period 45 minutes before kick-off.” This summer, Mohammed Kudus left West Ham to join Tottenham Hotspur for a transfer fee of £54.5 million. He will return to the London Stadium, which could also become a potential focal point in the match. Comments made by the Ghanaian international following this controversial transfer have displeased some West Ham fans. Previously, Tottenham Hotspur released a video on social media where Kudus said: “I only wanted to join Tottenham.”