Neal Maupay laughs at West Ham manager Kevin Nolan after pair exchanged heated words

Neal Maupay and West Ham assistant Kevin Nolan were separated after a heated exchange of words during the Brentford clash at the London Stadium.

As the Bees returned to the field, cameras caught Maupay and Nolan appearing to spar verbally just outside the tunnel.

He didn't get physical with maupayBrentford team-mate Zanka saw Nolan pushed in the opposite direction.

Maupay was then seen laughing in Nolan's direction as he was led away from the scene.

It is unclear what led to the dispute between the player and the Hammers manager, but this is not the first time Maupay has been at the center of controversy this season, having previously clashed with the Manchester City vice-captain. Kyle Walker and the Tottenham star James Maddison.

However, Nolan was guilty of letting his temper get the better of him later in the match.

After Brentford pleaded with referee Simon Hooper to give them a penalty, Nolan was seen arguing with several members of the Brentford bench.

He was rushed back to the Hammers dugout after the argument spread.

Apart from that, it is proving to be a splendid night for West Ham with a hat-trick from Jarrod Bowen and a goal from Emerson Palmieri putting them 4-1 up.

Ironically, Brentford's goal was scored by their number one troublemaker, Maupay, who was then substituted in the 73rd minute.

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