WEST HAM’S clash with Sunderland was halted momentarily following a clash between Granit Xhaka and a fan.

Late on in West Ham’s win over the Black Cats, activity around the visiting bench sparked a row between the ex-Arsenal man.

A soccer player in a black coat looking at the camera as other players and fans look at the field.West Ham fans were seen in an altercation with the Sunderland bench Football match showing the score WHU 3 - 1 SUN at 86:15.Granit Xhaka was among those involved in the confrontation A man in a flat cap speaks with a security guard in a yellow vest, while other people watch a game.He was seen arguing with a fan as stewards got involved

Xhaka was not part of the Sunderland squad due to an ankle injury but travelled with the squad to East London.

Referee Thomas Bramall paused the game for a short time to discuss the incident with West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

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