Alex Neil as Millwall manager on the left and Nuno Espirito Santo smiling at West Ham on the right
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Met Police make official new announcement on Millwall vs West Ham United

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West Ham United travel to New Den to take on Millwall on Saturday.

The tasty rivalry is set to return on 19 September, with the Irons sitting top of the Championship table.

Nuno Espirito Santo has turned things around after a slow start, with Alex Neil facing some recent trouble himself.

It's the first time since 2012 that the two have met, and many expect a feisty atmosphere with some possible trouble around.

The Met Police have set their plans in place already, with South Bermondsey to be taken over by claret and blue.

West Ham Zone have put together several new announcements below.

What have Met Police said about Millwall vs West Ham?

This isn't going to be a quiet afternoon, whether that's before, during or after the match.

Kicking off at 12:30pm, fans won't be given all day to gather round before the game gets underway.

The Met Police have released several statements on Thursday, saying they've worked with both clubs to make it safe for all.

There is a Section 35 dispersal order ready to go, meaning that anyone causing disorder in the local area can be removed by police.

West Ham fans will be guided too and from South Bermondsey station for travel, with an easy route to follow.

That station will be closed to Millwall fans for certain amounts of time, too.

Alex Neil as Millwall manager on the left and Nuno Espirito Santo smiling at West Ham on the right
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Who will be key for West Ham?

As always, captain Jarrod Bowen will lead out his team, but it's in this specific fixture for the first time for all this squad.

It's the same for Millwall, so don't expect a different edge to them.

Neil has created an attacking side, with big defenders, but Nuno has the same, yet better in his squad.

The likes of Konstantinos Mavropanos will be key too, with the Greek star relishing battles like this throughout his career.

Joel Piroe has enjoyed playing Millwall while at Leeds and Swansea too, so Nuno will know that three points here before the international break will be a huge step.

West Ham fans will travel in their numbers, with plans in place for them, with their superb support set to be critical.

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