‘Questions to be answered’ – Pardew spots West Ham weakness as QPR look to repeat Millwall trick

Former West Ham manager Alan Pardew has questioned whether Nuno Espirito Santo's side can handle the physicality and grueling schedule of the Championship. Despite the Hammers sitting second in the table and unbeaten in six league games heading into the international break, Pardew believes rival teams could expose defensive weaknesses.

Pardew highlighted the physical demands of the Championship, noting that opponents may follow Millwall's example of challenging West Ham's defense. The warning comes ahead of a fixture against Queens Park Rangers, who rank among the league's top sides for set-piece goals, followed by crucial tests against Swansea City, Southampton, and West Brom.