West Ham assure fans over Premiership status

West Ham United are confident they won't be thrown out of the Premiership.
The Hammers insist there was no chance the Premier League arbitration panel's decision could result in relegation for next season.

Sheffield United, who were demoted last season, have brought the case to the panel but were told they may have to wait until the end of the month for a decision.
West Ham, who until now have kept their counsel, want to stress to fans and players that there is no threat of relegation.
A statement read: "West Ham United are and remain a Barclays Premier League football club. There is no scope for this to be changed by the Premier League's arbitration panel and West Ham's status cannot be called into question in relation to next season.
"West Ham were not and are not a party to the arbitration and our standing as a Premier League club is not in doubt as a result of the panel's hearing.
"The club are well advanced in preparing for the new season and are taking further steps to strengthen the playing squad over the summer.
"We will not be deflected from our goal of achieving success in the Premiership next season."